SBI credit cards give you tempting deals, offers, cash backs, and reward points. If you lose your card, you can always block the card by contacting SBI. There are multiple ways to block your SBI credit card if lost or stolen. 

How To Block SBI Credit Cards If Lost or Stolen? 

State Bank of India is one of the leading credit card providers in the Indian market. The bank’s systematic mechanism is very useful to customers if they want to block SBI credit cards if lost or stolen. When the card is lost or stolen, it is advisable to get the SBI credit card blocked instantly or as soon as possible. This lowers the risk of financial liability for the credit cardholder.

Cardholders can get the SBI credit card blocked through any of the following ways:

  • Go to the banks' official credit card website -www.sbicard.com
  • Apply for 'Block Credit Card' through SBI's Mobile App YONO
  • Call the SBI customer care helpline number @ 39 02 02 02 (prefix local STD code) or call 1860 180 1290 toll-free number. This is available 24*7. 
  • From your registered mobile number, send an SMS to 5676791. BLOCK XXXX (The last four digits of your card number)

One can use any of the above 4 ways to get the SBI credit card blocked. The credit card lost or stolen will be blocked forever. A new credit card will be issued upon requesting for reissue. 

How To Block Your SBI Credit Card Through The SBI Website?

SBI credit card holders can block lost or stolen credit cards via online banking or SBI net banking. The following are the steps required to block SBI credit cards through net banking. 

1:Reporting On Your Lost Credit Card Via the SBI Website

  • Go to the site, sbicard.com

  • Log in to your account

  • Go to the Requests tab
  • Pick “Report Lost/Stolen Card”
  • Click on your card number to inform about your lost card
  • For a card re-issue, select “Reissue Card”
  • Click on ‘Submit’
  • Your credit card will be blocked

2:How to Block SBI Credit Cards via SBI Mobile Banking?

The following steps show how to block SBI credit cards via mobile banking: 

  • Log into your SBI Mobile Banking app YONO and Log in to your account using the MPIN.
  • Go to the 'Menu' section
  • Click on 'Service Request'
  • Click on 'Report Lost/Stolen'
  • Select the card number that you want to block if you have more than one SBI credit card.

Your SBI credit card will be blocked immediately. An SMS or email intimating the same will appear in the messaging inbox of your registered mobile number and registered email id respectively. 

3:How to Block SBI Credit Cards through SBI Helpline Number or IVR? 

The following steps show how to block SBI credit cards via an SBI helpline number or how to block SBI credit cards permanently via IVR (interactive voice response). 

  • Call the Toll Free Number,1860 180 1290 or the helpline number which is 24*7 @ 39 02 02 02 (prefix local STD code).
  • Choose the preferred language
  • Hear the IVR instructions and follow thus. 
  • Press 2 to report lost/stolen credit card

Your SBI credit card will get blocked instantly and an SMS will be sent to your registered mobile number intimating the same. Additionally, you will also get an email on your registered email ID.

4:How to Report SBI Credit Cards via SMS? 

To block your SBI credit card via SMS, send an SMS in the format given using your registered mobile number. 

  • Type as follows: BLOCK XXXX (XXXX are the last four digits of your SBI Card)
  • Send SMS to 5676791

The SBI credit card will be blocked instantly. An SMS will arrive in the messaging inbox of your registered mobile number, intimating you about the same. You will also get an email on the registered email ID.

5:How to block SBI Corporate credit cards while traveling abroad?

To communicate the loss of SBI Corporate Credit Card when traveling abroad, you can call on a country-specific Visa helpline number. These are:

  • United States: 1-800-847-2911
  • Singapore: 800-110-0344
  • Australia: 1-800-125-440
  • Mainland China - South: 10-800-110-2911
  • United Kingdom: 0800-89-1725
  • Mainland China-North: 10-800-711-2911
  • Japan: 00531-11-1555
  • Canada: 1-800-847-2911
  • Hong Kong: 800-96-7025

6:How to block SBI Cards offline?

You can also block the SBI Credit card through offline channels. You can do so in two ways. 

  1. Block SBI credit card via SMS
  2. Block SBI credit card via phone call

How To Issue An SBI Credit Card Replacement? 

When you register a card loss, you can also choose to issue a card replacement through the SBI website or through the mobile app. 

SBI Credit Card Reissue Through Website

  • Visit the SBI Bank official website
  • Login to the website using your credentials.
  • Tap on the tab called ‘Requests’
  • Select the option ‘Report Lost/Stolen’
  • Select your card from the list  
  • Click on ‘Reissue Card’
  • Click ‘Submit’. Your credit card will be blocked. 

SBI Credit Card Reissue Through Mobile App

  • Sign in to the SBI Card mobile app by using your credentials. 
  • Click on ‘Menu’ on the top left
  • Click on ‘Service Request’ under ‘Menu’ 
  • Select the option ‘Report Lost/Stolen’
  • Select your card from the list
  • Click on ‘Reissue Card’ to obtain a new card
  • Click on ‘Submit’

How to Unblock An SBI Credit Card?

An SBI credit card that has been temporarily blocked due to charges of suspicion, or for exceeding the limit, or for not paying the credit card bills on time can be unblocked. It can be reactivated by contacting the SBI Credit Card Customer Care. You can do so by calling on the helpline numbers- 1860 180 1290 or (STD code) 39 02 02 02. Nevertheless, a lost or stolen card cannot be unblocked.

Conclusion

Whenever an SBI credit card is lost or stolen, it is good to immediately block the card using any one of the following ways. 

FAQS How To Block Lost or Stolen SBI Credit Cards. Step By Step Process

1:How can I block my stolen SBI credit card? 

You can contact the toll-free number 1800 425 2484 / 1800 267 2425 and request the executive to block your card. Ensure that you have your credit card number available while making a call.

2:How can I track my lost credit card?

There is no mode to physically track your debit or credit cards. The smart chips also cannot do it for you. You could try apps or other tracking devices only if you are not worried about your privacy. 

3:Can we unblock the SBI debit card online?

Yes, if your bank offers such a service, you can unblock your SBI debit card online. Most public and private sector banks have specialized internet banking and mobile banking channels to provide banking services online. Only temporarily blocked cards can be unblocked. Lost or stolen cards cannot be unblocked.