How To Activate a ATM Card
What is ATM Card?
An ATM card is a dedicated payment card card issued by a financial institution which enables a customer to access their financial accounts via its and others’ automated teller machines and, in some countries, to make approved point of purchase retail transactions.
How To Activate a ATM Card
Insert your debit card into the ATM. Enter the debit card number and the ATM pin. You will then be prompted to create a new ATM pin. Follow the instructions on the machine to enter your new ATM PIN, and your card will be activated.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I activate my new ATM card?
Take your debit card to an ATM owned by your bank, insert it, and enter your PIN. Follow the instructions on the screen to activate your card. Go to your bank’s website or app and find the “Activation” option. Give them the necessary information for activating your card.
How can I activate my first bank ATM card online?
Log in to Digital Banking (Opens in a new Window) on your desktop or in the app, scroll to “Card management,” select the card you want to activate, then select “Activate new card”
How can I activate my ATM card in mobile?
Dial the bank’s phone banking number and use the PIN number or security questions to verify yourself. Once verified, follow the instructions to activate your Debit Card.
How do I know if my ATM card is activated?
Choose an ATM that is well-lit, situated in a visible location, and owned by your banking establishment. Insert your card, use your PIN or your temporary PIN, and follow the instructions on screen. To be sure it worked, perform a balance inquiry or make a transaction. Some cards won’t activate unless you do.
Can I activate my debit card at any ATM?
In order to activate an ATM card from another bank’s ATM machine, customers must first make sure the machine supports interbank activation. Some banks may require the customer to enter their card information and confirm it with a PIN. This information is then sent to the customer’s bank for authorization.
How can I activate my ATM card through SMS?
Step 1: SMS ‘PIN 5678 ABCD’ to 567676. Step 2: Here, 5678 represents the last four digits of your debit card number and ABCD represents the last four digits of your bank account number linked to the debit card. Once the SMS is sent, you will receive an OTP number on your mobile.
How can I activate my ATM card without going to the bank?
Dial the bank’s phone banking number and use the PIN number or security questions to verify yourself. Once verified, follow the instructions to activate your Debit Card.
How can I activate my ATM PIN and generate?
How to Generate PIN via Net Banking?
- Log in to the net banking portal with the username and password provided.
- Choose the account that account holder wish to generate the ATM PIN for.
- Then choose the “ATM Card Services” option.
- Click on “Generate New ATM”
- Enter the desired ATM PIN.