How to block Kotak Debit card instantly?
Kotak Bank provides a Debit card facility to account holder for easy cash withdrawal/online shopping. But if you lost your card, then you need to block the debit card immediately. In this guide, we will see how to block Kotak debit card instantly. All the information is provided step by step and in simple words.
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Things required to block Kotak Debit card –
- The Bank registered mobile number should be with you.
- The mobile number should be active to send/receive SMS.
- Date of Birth, CRN number of you want to block debit card via Kotak website.
How to block Kotak debit card instantly? – Step by Step guide
- Via SMS
- Through missed call.
- Via Kotak website
- Via Kotak 811 App
- By visiting Bank
We will see every method in detail –
Method 1: How to block Kotak Debit card through SMS?
- Open the SMS app on your mobile.
- Type the following message in the new SMS.
DCBLOCK XXXX (last 4 digits your Kotak Debit Card number)
Send this message on - This process is real-time and once your SMS gets delivered, your Kotak debit card will be blocked instantly.
Note – By this process, your card will be blocked permanently and you cannot unblock it. To block the card temporarily, read the below methods.
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Method 2 – Block Kotak Bank Debit card by calling customer care toll free number?
- From your registered mobile number, dial 1860 266 2666.
- Select option – Block debit card and confirm your selection.
- Your card will be blocked instantly.
Note – This method will block your debit card permanently.
Method 3 – Steps to block Kotak Bank debit card using Kotak 811 App?
- Download Kotak 811 App from PlayStore/App Store and register using your CRN and mobile number.
- Log in to the app by entering MPIN or authenticating fingerprint.
- From the bottom menu of the app, tap on Service Requests.
- Tap on the Debit Card option from the new page.
- From the new screen, you can select to block the card permanently or temporarily.
- To block the card permanently, tap on the Report loss card option. Then select Stolen or Lost. Also, select if you want a replacement card and then tap on the Submit request option.
- To block the card temporarily, tap on the Deactivate debit card option. Then turn off Card status and click on the Submit Request button at the bottom.
- Your card will be blocked instantly after you submit the request.
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Method 4 – How to block Kotak Debit card through Kotak Website?
- Open the Kotak bank debit card block website on your smartphone/computer – https://www.kotak.com/en/transaction-services/report-lost-card.html.
- Enter the registered mobile number in the first field of the form.
- Also, enter the Date of Birth OR CRN in the second field in the form.
- Click on the Send OTP button.
- You will receive an OTP code on your mobile number. Enter this code on the next page and click on the Confirm button.
- The system will verify the details you provided and fetch the debit card number liked with your account.
- If you have multiple cards, then it will be shown on the screen. Select the debit card which you want to block and then click on the Confirm & Block option.
- Your card will be blocked instantly.
Note – This method will block your debit card permanently.
Method 5 – Visit the bank branch to block your card?
If you don’t have a registered mobile number with you or you don’t have internet banking details, then you have to visit the bank branch to block the debit card.
- Visit the nearest Kotak Bank branch.
- Go to the help desk and ask them to block the card.
- The executive will ask you the account number and name of the account holder.
- Once your details are verified, the executive will block your card immediately.
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Summary –
By reading this post, you can easily block Kotak bank debit card by sitting at home within a minute. In case you have any doubt regarding Kotak Bank Debit card block, then feel free to comment in the comment section below.
