In a situation whereby you lost your ATM card or it got stolen, the first thing you should do is to block the ATM card as well as transfer the money you have in your bank account to another which is safe. When you block your ATM card, you won’t be able to withdraw cash or make any transaction with it. It saves you from losing your money in case your ATM card was stolen. The thief won’t be able to withdraw money with the card.
The purpose of this write-up is to educate you on how you can block your ATM card faster and easily without having to visit your bank.
There are many banks in Nigeria and each Nigerian bank has its way in which you can request for your ATM card to be blocked. This write-up will be featuring some USSD codes and other different methods you can use to block any Nigerian bank’s ATM Card.
How to block Firstbank ATM card
Simply send “BLOCK” to 30012 with the SIM you registered your ATM card with
How to block Zenith Bank ATM card
Method 1: Simply dial *966*911# on your registered phone and follow the prompts.
Method 2;
Download the Zenith Bank Mobile App
Log in to the App
Click on the menu bar and select “Cards and Cheques”.
Select Deactivate Card under Type and enter a reason.
Now click on “continue”.
Method 3: Contact Zenith bank customer care via phone call using the following numbers 012787000, 014647000, and 012927000. Inform them that your ATM got stolen or lost and you want to block it.
How to block GTB ATM card (Guaranty Trust Bank)
Method 1: Simply send ” HOTLIST “10-digits of your account number Link to the card” to +2348076665555 using the number you registered your ATM card with via SMS message.
Method 2: Simply contact the GTConnect using the following contacts. 0700GTConnect (0700482666328), 01-4480000, 08039003900, or 08029002900 to request for your ATM card to be deactivated immediately.
Method 3:
Log in to your internet banking profile and block your ATM. Steps to do it are stated below.
Click on the Cards icon and then the Card Hotlist link.
Select Card Number and Request Reason
Input your secret question answer.
Now click Continue and input token generated code after that
Click “Submit”.
A Pop-up screen option will appear asking you to confirm the deactivation of your ATM card.
How to block a Fidelity Bank ATM card
Method 1: Simply dial *770*911# on your registered phone and follow the prompts.
Method 2: Contact Fidelity Bank to block your ATM card via email at trueserve@fidelitybank.ng or true.serve@fidelitybank.ng.
How to block a Stanbic IBTC Bank ATM card
Method 1
Dial *909# on your registered phone
Choose “My Bank”
Choose “Service Request”
Then choose “Block Card”
Method 2: Simply send “Block card “10-digits of your account number Link to the card” to 30909 via your registered mobile number.
How to block Union Bank ATM card
Simply send “BLOCK CARD “10-digits of your account number Link to the card” via SMS to 20123 using the phone number registered on your account.
How to block an Access Bank ATM card.
Method 1: Simply contact +23412802500 to block the card.
Method 2: Simply block your ATM card by using the Access Bank mobile app.
How to block a Sterling Bank ATM card
Method 1: Simply contact Sterling bank via email at customercare@sterlingbankng.com or call them on 070078375464.
Method 2: Simply contact them via their social handlers and send them a message about your need; www.facebook.com/SterlingBankNigeria/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/sterling_bankng
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sterlingbank
How to block a Wema Bank ATM card
Method 1: Download the Wema mobile app or Wema internet banking solution. Proceed to log in on the app and follow the options to block your card.
Method 2: Simply send “CARD ATM OFF” using your registered phone number via SMS to 33352
Method 3: Simply contact them on 08039003700 and request for your ATM card to be blocked.
How to block Unity Bank ATM card
Method 1: Email them on “we_care@unitybankng.com” or visit their official website www.unitybankng.com.
Method 2: Simply contact Unity back on +2347080666000, +2347057323226, +2347057323227 to block your ATM card.
How to block Keystone Bank ATM card
Simply send them an email via contactcentre@keystonebankng.com or contact them on +234 700 2000 3000.
How to block UBA ATM card (United Bank Of Africa)
Method 1: Dial *919*10# on your registered phone number and follow the prompts.
Method 2: Contact UBA to help you out by reaching them on 2347002255822 or you can shoot them an email at cfc@ubagroup.com.
How to block Polaris Bank ATM card
Simply contact them on +2341270850 and request for your ATM card to be blocked.
How to block Ecobank ATM card
Simply send “STOP ATM “10-digits of your account number Link to the card” via SMS to 0806326226
How to block a FCMB ATM card
Simply contact them via +2342798800 and request for your ATM card to be blocked.
Additionally Information
How to check your BVN on a mobile phone: Dial *565*0# on your registered mobile number used for registration.
How to check National Identification Number (NIN) on a mobile phone: Dial *346# your registered phone number
Note that all the processes should only be done with your registered mobile number which is connected to the bank account. Your request won’t be granted if you are using another phone number.
After you have successfully blocked your ATM card, you can visit any branch of the bank any time you wish to request for a new ATM card.