In today's time, you do not have to stand in line in the bank to withdraw money like before, because now you can withdraw money from an ATM card whenever you want. When an account is opened in any bank, an ATM card is also given to the account holder by the bank. In such a situation, it is your responsibility to keep your ATM card safe, because if it gets lost and falls into the wrong hands, you may get hurt. In such a situation, if your ATM card gets lost, you should take some steps immediately, so that your hard-earned money remains safe. So let us know what to do as soon as your ATM card is lost. You can learn about this in the next slides...
What to do if an ATM card is lost?
First task
One thing you should do is immediately write down the toll-free number on the back of your ATM card somewhere or save it on your mobile. In such a situation, if your ATM card is lost, you can immediately block your lost card by calling this toll-free number and avoid any loss.
Second job
If for some reason you do not have the number to block your ATM card, you can also get it blocked through your net banking or mobile app. For this, you have to log in to the app or website and click on the debit card block option here.
Third task
Keep one thing in mind along with getting your ATM card blocked, you must inform your bank that your ATM card has been lost or stolen. Due to this, you can avoid problems in case of loss and the bank also helps you completely.
Fourth task
Now you have got your ATM card blocked due to loss or theft. In such a situation, will you need an ATM card to withdraw money? Therefore, you should apply to the bank and get a new ATM card.
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