Encountering issues like loss or theft with your SBI credit card can be distressing. To safeguard your financial security, it's essential to respond promptly. The State Bank of India (SBI) offers various quick methods to block your credit card, such as online portals, SMS, phone calls, and more, eliminating the need to visit a branch.

Steps to Permanently Block Your SBI Credit Card

If your SBI credit card is lost or stolen, here are several convenient methods to block it:

1. Via SBI Official Portal:
   • Visit the SBI credit card portal.
   • Log in with your credentials.
   • Locate and follow instructions to block the credit card.
2. Through SBI YONO Mobile App:
   • Open the SBI YONO app.
   • Sign in with your MPIN.
   • Find the ‘Block Credit Card’ option and proceed.
3. By Sending SMS:
   • Send an SMS to 5676791 from your registered mobile.
   • Use the format ‘BLOCK XXXX’ (XXXX are the last four digits of your card).
4. Through Phone Call:
   • Call any of these numbers: 39-020202 or toll-free 1860-180-1290.
   • Follow the instructions to block your credit card.

Blocking via Online Net Banking

To block your SBI credit card through net banking, follow these steps:

1. Visit the SBI credit card website.
2. Log in using your credentials.
3. Access the ‘Services’ tab.
4. Select ‘Block Lost/Stolen Card’.
5. Choose the card to block and submit your request.

Blocking via SMS

If you prefer SMS, here's the process:

1. Open SMS on your mobile.
2. Enter ‘BLOCK XXXX’, replacing XXXX with your card's last four digits.
3. Send the SMS to 5676791.

Blocking via Mobile App

For blocking through the SBI mobile app, perform these steps:

1. Launch the SBI YONO app.
2. Sign in with your MPIN.
3. Navigate to ‘Accounts’ and select ‘My Credit Cards’.
4. Click on ‘Block Card’ and choose the card to block.

Blocking via Phone Call

To block through a phone call, follow these instructions:

1. Call toll-free 1860-180-1290 or 39-020202.
2. Select your preferred language.
3. Follow the IVR instructions to block your card.
4. Dial 2 to report a lost/stolen card.
5. You'll receive an SMS confirming the block.

Blocking International Transactions

If you lose your card abroad, immediately report it using Visa helplines:

• Australia: 1800-012-473
• Japan: 006-633-812-439
• USA: 1866-328-4209
• UK: 808-101-7633
• Bahrain: 80-801-724
• Netherlands: 800-022-3031
• New Zealand: 800-449-909
• Belgium: 80-076-562
• Oman: 800-757-92
• Qatar: 00800-100-157
• Canada: 1866-3284-209
• France: 800-740-849
• Russia: 810-800-293-010-12
• Hong Kong: 800-932-045
• Saudi Arabia: 800-814-4209
• South Africa: 800-982-360
• Italy: 800-789-407
• UAE: 800-091-190-05

Conclusion

Promptly blocking your SBI credit card in case of loss or theft is essential for protecting your finances. SBI offers multiple efficient blocking options through net banking, SMS, mobile app, phone calls, and international methods. Choose the most suitable way for you and act quickly to avoid misuse.

*NEFT: National Electronic Funds Transfer, *RTGS: Real Time Gross Settlement, *IMPS: Immediate Payment Service, *UPI: Unified Payments Interface, *NRIs: Non-Resident Indians