How To Activate a New SBI Debit Card for Online Transaction
What is SBI Debit Card?
The SBI debit card can be used to purchase goods and earn SBI Rewardz points. Additional security is provided with the help of the Europay, Mastercard and VISA (EMV) chip that is present in the card.
How To Activate a New SBI Debit Card for Online Transaction
For this, you need to send an SMS, “swon ecom nnnn” (nnnn is the last four digits of the card eg., 0647) to 09223966666. Additionally, you can also use onlinesbi.com. Here you need to follow, e-services >> atm card services >> atm card limit >> channel >> usage change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to activate your SBI Debit Card for online transactions?
Enable your Debit Card for Online/PoS/Contactless Transactions using YONO / YONOLITE/ Internet Banking / ATM, Call to 18001234/18002100 or by visiting a branch.
How do I activate my Debit Card for online payments?
STEP I: Login to your bank’s internet banking portal with your credentials. STEP II: Go to the ‘Value Added Services’ or the ‘Cards’ section, depending on your bank’s website, and choose ‘debit card ON/OFF’. STEP III: Choose the card you want to enable from a list of all your linked debit cards.
Why SBI Debit Card is not working for online payment?
You might not have activated the card or online transaction or it might have be blocked for Ecom, POS etc. ATM Card Switch On/Off usage at PoS, ATM, International etc. Send an SMS ‘SWON/SWOFFATM/POS/ECOM/INTL/DOM<space> XXXX’ to 09223966666(XXXX represents last 4 digit of the card number).
How can I start online transaction in SBI card?
- Type and enter ‘Manage Card Usage’
- Login to your account.
- Choose the transaction usage category (Domestic/ International) to be activated basis your requirement.
- Activate the transaction type (e.g., Domestic Online, etc.) …
- Authenticate the request using the OTP shared on your Registered Mobile Number.
How do I know if my debit card is activated?
I advice you to call the debit card company. A representative can check the activation status of your card and help you activate an inactive card. In addition, many banks allow you to activate your debit card at an ATM if you know your PIN. Insert the card into the ATM, enter the PIN, and the card should be activated.
How do I activate my debit card via 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.
Why can’t I pay online with my new debit card?
New bank cards need to be activated before use. This is usually done by calling your bank, visiting the ATM, or through internet banking. Afterward, you are free to use your cards for online purchases. In some cases, banks set a security measure that prevents your card to be misused online.
Why is my card not working for online transactions?
You entered your card information incorrectly. You have an old address or phone number still on file. You reached your credit limit. Your card has expired.
Why is my SBI debit card getting declined?
Your card may be declined for a number of reasons: the card has expired; you’re over your credit limit; the card issuer sees suspicious activity that could be a sign of fraud; or a hotel, rental car company, or other business placed a block (or hold) on your card for its estimated total of your bill.
Why my SBI debit card is not activated?
To activate the SBI debit card, you will need these things done first: Your mobile number should be linked to your bank account. Without this, OTP authentication will not be possible. You must be registered for the internet banking services like OnlineSBI to activate online.