Looking for the fastest way to block ATM cards in Nigeria? Credit and debit cards are essential commodities, and this piece of electronic devices aids our daily lives. We make use of ATM cards for almost all transactions we carry out every day of our lives. We use them to pay utility bills, carry out VTU transactions, send and withdraw funds, recharge mobile devices and much more. We all know how important a debit card is, whether you’re using Verve, Visa, Master or any other type of ATM card, when this card gets stolen, missing or compromised, it can be used to carry out scam activities. Your money is at risk of an unapproved withdrawal. Don’t think… “oh, I have a secure password, it’s not necessary to block an ATM card when missing or stolen.” Let me tell you something… ATM card details are important and private. There is a host of websites that don’t need all the rigorous stress to secure ATM transactions online, during online payment such sites only ask to enter the 16-digit code, name on the card, card expiry date (month and year) and the 3 digit security code at the back of the card. They don’t require inputting passwords or OTP sent to your phone.
In essence, certain sites don’t need your passwords, OTP (One Time Password), etc to complete an online transaction, that’s the more reason you should to how to block an ATM card fast in Nigeria. Now that you know this, do you think there’s a need to block ATM cards when lost? When an ATM is lost and no longer available for use, the first question you should ask yourself is; The answer to your question will be answered below, I’ve compiled this post to enlighten ignorant folks, to taint the belief that lost ATM cards are still secured and there’s no need to block your ATM card.
Here Are Things To Do When You Lose Your ATM Card in Nigeria
Step 1. Contact your bank immediately
Talking about contacting banks, in this post, you will get a full list of contact information (emails, phone numbers, Twitter handles, Facebook pages & more) for all banks in Nigeria. Instead of visiting your bank branch, the fastest way to block an ATM card is to contact the bank via their social media accounts. Though, some banking institution provides the option to block an ATM card via their internet banking platform. For instance, GTBank allows you to block ATM cards directly by login into your Internet Banking » click on Cards » select ‘Hotlist’ » select Card » Insert Number, Expiry etc, and reason to block the card » after submitting, wait for your card to be blocked.
Step 2. Transfer funds right away
If you have another bank account, why not transfer the fund from your bank (with the missing ATM) to another bank account you own? Don’t waste your time going to your bank branch to get your funds transferred, you can use the bank USSD method of transferring money, this is faster and less stressful. This is just another preventive measure taken to ensure scammers don’t have any money available when it’s used, this is however considered when you can’t contact your bank fast to block the ATM card.
Step 3. Apply for a new ATM card
Apply for a new card as fast as possible, since you know how important the ATM card is. When you contact the bank to block your ATM card (lost credit or debit card), make sure you also apply for a new ATM card to carry out easy banking transactions afterwards.
Step 4. Unlink online banking information
Don’t forget to unlink your lost ATM card from all the online payment systems you’ve linked it with. This measure is important to ensure you have nothing to do with the old card while you await your new ATM. Now let’s look at the easiest and fastest way to contact any bank in Nigeria for card-related queries.
Block ATM Card: Contact Info Of All Banks In Nigeria [Master Card, Visa Card, Verve Card etc]
1. Access Bank
How to block Access Bank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Access Bank ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Access Bank contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
Access Bank Contact Info.
+234 1- 2712005-7 (For card queries) +234 1 280 2500 +234 1 733 2000 0700CALLACCESS (0700 22552 22377)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AccessBankPlc Twitter: www.twitter.com/myaccessbank Twitter: www.twitter.com/accessbank_help (for complaints)
contactcenter@accessbankplc.com
999c Danmole St, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria (101241)
2. Ecobank
How to block Ecobank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Ecobank ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card); Use Ecobank SMS Banking: You can Stop ATM card transactions by sending..
Stop ATM [account number] to 0806ECOBANK (08063262265) via SMS. E.g, send Stop ATM 1234567890 to 08063262265.
Or, Contact Ecobank: here are all Ecobank contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
Ecobank Contact Info.
+2347005000000
Facebook: www.facebook.com/EcobankGroup/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/groupecobank YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/EcobankGroup Instagram: www.instagram.com/ecobank_group/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ecobank-group-26a13447
2 Ajose Adeogun Street Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. (Zip: 1023-456)
3. Fidelity Bank
How to block Fidelity Bank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Fidelity Bank ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Fidelity Bank contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
Fidelity Bank Contact Info.
+234-1-4485252
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FidelityBankplc/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/fidelitybankplc
2, Kofo Abayomi Street, Eti-osa, Lagos, Nigeria
4. FCMB (First City Monument Bank)
How to block FCMB ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your FCMB ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all FCMB contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
FCMB Contact Info.
+234 (01) 2798800
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FCMBMyBank/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/myfcmb
Primrose Towers, 17A Tinubu Street, Lagos, Nigeria
5. GTBank (Guaranty Trust Bank)
How to block GTBank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your GTBank ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all GTBank contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card but first, GTBank internet banking users can try the method below;
Internet banking method
Also, GTBank allows you to block your ATM card directly by;
Sign in to your internet banking » click on cards » then select ‘hotlist’ » select card » insert number, expiry etc, and the reason to block the card » after submitting, wait for your card to be blocked.
Alternatively, you can also use the contact below…
GTBank Contact Info.
+23414480000
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gtbank/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/gtbank Twitter: www.twitter.com/gtbank_cards (for card queries) Twitter: www.twitter.com/gtbank_help (for general complaints)
635 Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
6. Enterprise Bank
How to block Enterprise Bank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Enterprise ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Enterprise bank contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
Enterprise Bank Contact Info.
0700ENTBANK
Facebook: www.facebook.com/entbankng/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/entbankng
292A Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
7. First Bank
How to block First Bank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your First bank ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all First bank contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
First Bank Contact Info.
0700 FIRST CONTACT (0700 34778 2668228)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstbankofnigeria/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/firstbankngr Instagram: www.instagram.com/FirstBankNigeria
socialmedia@firstbanknigeria.com
Samuel Asabia House, 35 Marina Street, Lagos, Nigeria
8. Heritage Bank
How to block Heritage Bank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Heritage ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Heritage bank contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
Heritage Bank Contact Info.
0700HERITAGE, +234-1-236-9000
Facebook: www.facebook.com/HeritageBankNG/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/heritagebankltd
info@hbng.com (enquiries) complaints@hbng.com (complaints)
292B Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
9. Jaiz Bank
How to block Jaiz Bank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Jaiz ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Jaiz bank contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
Jaiz Bank Contact Info.
+2347080635500 | +2347080635555
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JaizBankPlc/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaizbankplc, Twitter: www.twitter.com/jaizbankng
73 Ralph Shodeinde Street Central Business District. P.M.B. 31 Garki Abuja, Nigeria
10. Keystone Bank
How to block Keystone Bank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Keystone ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Keystone bank contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
Keystone Bank Contact Info.
+234-1-448-5742, +234-70-8060-5000
Facebook: www.facebook.com/keystonebank/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/keystonebankng
contactcentre@keystonebankng.com
1, Keystone Bank Crescent, Off Adeyemo Alakija Street, Victoria Island, Lagos 100272
11. Stanbic IBTC Bank
How to block Stanbic IBTC ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Stanbic ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Stanbic bank contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
Stanbic IBTC Bank Contact Info.
0700 CALL STANBIC (0700 2255 782 6242)
Facebook: www.facebook.com/StanbicIBTC/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/StanbicIBTC/
customercarenigeria@stanbicibtc.com
I.B.T.C. Place is situated at Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos.
12. Polaris Bank
How to block Polaris Bank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Polaris ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Polaris bank contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
Polaris Bank Contact Info.
0700-POLARIS (0700-7652747) 0806 988 0000 01 448 2100 01 270 5850
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polarisbankltd Instagram: https://instagram.com/polarisbankltd Twitter: https://twitter.com/PolarisBankLtd
yescenter@polarisbanklimited.com
3 Akin Adesola Street, VI, Lagos, Nigeria
13. Sterling Bank
How to block Sterling Bank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Sterling ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Sterling bank contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
Sterling Bank Contact Info.
070078375464
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SterlingBankNigeria/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/sterling_bankng Instagram: www.instagram.com/sterlingbank
customercare@sterlingbankng.com
Sterling Towers, 20 Marina, Lagos, Nigeria
14. Union Bank
How to block Union Bank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Union ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Union’s contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
Union Bank Contact Info.
+23412716516, 07007007000
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Unionbankng/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/unionbank_ng (Highly recommended) Instagram: www.instagram.com/unionbankng
Customerservice@unionbankng.com
Stallion Plaza, 36 Marina, Lagos, Nigeria
15. Unity Bank
How to block Unity Bank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Unity ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Unity’s contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email and website below;
Unity Bank Contact Info.
+2347080666000, +2347057323226, +2347057323227
Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitybank/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/UnityBankPlc
42, Ahmed Onibudo Street Victoria Island, Legos, Nigeria. (900221)
16. UBA (United Bank Of Africa)
How to block UBA ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your UBA ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all UBA’s contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email, website etc below;
UBA Bank Contact Info.
+2347002255822
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ubagroup/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/UBAgroup (Highly recommended)
57, Marina, Lagos
17. Wema Bank / ALAT
How to block Wema Bank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Wema ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Wema’s contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email address and website below;
Wema Bank Contact Info.
08039003700
Facebook: www.facebook.com/wemabankplc Twitter: www.twitter.com/wemabank
54 Marina Lagos, Nigeria (100221)
18. Zenith Bank
How to block Zenith Bank ATM card
In case you misplaced or lost your Zenith ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Zenith’s contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card; You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email address and website below;
Zenith Bank Contact Info.
0700-ZENITH-BANK ZenithDirect: 234(1) 4647000, 2787000, 2927000 or 0700-ATM-ZENITH, ATM Unit: 0700-286-936484 or 0700-CARD-ZENITH CARD Unit: 0700-2273-936484, Fax: 234(1) 2618212
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Zenithbank/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/zenithbank (Highly recommended) Instagram: www.instagram.com/zenithbank
87 Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island
To sum it all up:
Debit card scam is popular, don’t say I didn’t warn you. It won’t cost you anything to contact the bank to get your credit card blocked and protected from being scammed. In my personal experience, contacting the bank customer service team to block an ATM card is best done via Twitter and Facebook pages, they respond faster when contacted through Twitter and Facebook, and your card query will be answered and not kept pending.
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