State Bank of India (SBI), the largest public sector bank in India has provided several methods for its customers to activate their ATM or debit cards online without going through the trouble of visiting a branch. Read on to learn more about card activation online for SBI account holders.

SBI ATM Card Activation using the SBI Internet Banking Portal

Follow these steps to activate your SBI ATM or debit card on the SBI Internet banking portal:

Step 1 - Visit the Internet banking portal of SBI and log in to your SBI net banking account using your username, password and OTP received on your mobile. The two-factor authentication makes this transaction secure.

Step 2 - Once successfully logged in, select 'e-Services' and then navigate to the 'ATM cum Debit card services' option through the link for “Debit Card Services”.

Step 3 - Select 'New ATM Card Activation' from the options provided.

Step 4 - Select the account for which you've applied for a new ATM card. Enter the 16-digit ATM card number twice for confirmation.

Step 5 - Click on the 'Activate' option after verifying the entered details.

Step 6 - Enter a high-security password on your registered mobile number. Enter it on the prompted page and click 'Confirm.'

Step 7 - Once the process is successfully completed, a message confirming the activation of your ATM card will appear on the screen.

SBI ATM Card Activation Using YONO App

Customers can opt to activate their SBI debit card using the YONO SBI App as well:

Step 1: Log in to the SBI YONO Application with your username and password.

Step 2: Tap on the link for 'More' at the top left menu and select 'Service Request.'

Step 3: Select ‘ATM/Debit Card Services' from the available options.

Step 4: Enter the profile password to authenticate the access.

Step 5: Confirm the account number, select 'ATM/Debit Card Activation', and enter your 16-digit ATM card number and submit the request.

Step 6: Input the high-security OTP received on your registered mobile number to complete the activation process.

You will receive an SMS on successful activation of the card.

Activate International Transactions on your SBI ATM Card via the YONO SBI App

To enable international transactions on your SBI Debit Card through the YONO SBI App, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to the SBI YONO Application with your username and password.

Step 2: Tap on the link for 'Menu' at the top left and select 'Service Request.'

Step 3: Select 'ATM/Debit Card' and input your Internet Banking Profile password.

Step 4: Select 'Manage Cards' and then Manage Usage.

Step 5: Select the account and debit card from the dropdown menu.

Step 6: Toggle the option to allow international usage with your debit card and set the limit you are comfortable with.

Step 7: Authenticate the transaction by entering the high-security password sent to your registered mobile number and click 'Submit.'

Once the transaction activation is successful, SBI will send a confirmation SMS to you.

Activate International Transactions on your SBI ATM Card via SBI Internet Banking

Step 1: Open the Internet banking portal of SBI and log in to your SBI net banking account using your username, password and OTP received on your mobile. The two-factor authentication makes this transaction secure.

Step 2: Once successfully logged in, select 'e-Services' and then navigate to the 'ATM cum Debit card services' option through the link for “Debit Card Services”.

Step 3: Select the link for ATM Card Limit, Channel and Usage Change

Step 4: Pick the account number and the associated debit card.

Step 5: Activate and set the limits for various transactions – Domestic and International Contactless Payments and Domestic and International Merchant Outlet Payments

Step 6: Authenticate the transaction using the high-security password received on your mobile.

The selected transactions will be activated for the limits set.

FAQs for SBI ATM Card Activation

1. What is the process to activate my SBI ATM card online?

SBI account holders can activate their ATM cards online via the SBI net banking portal or the YONO SBI App.

2. Are there any charges to set the limits for different transactions in my SBI ATM card?

No, there are no charges levied to activate or set the limits for the SBI ATM card.