Debit cards allow us to do a lot of things. These include both financial and non-financial transactions like withdrawing money, POS payments, international payments, and online payments. In a nutshell, I can say they make out life easier. But what if the card is lost somewhere? This is where the problem starts. In such a case to avoid the misuse of the card it should be immediately blocked. In this guide, I will tell you how you can block Paytm Bank debit card.
If you have a virtual debit card then there is no way to lose it somewhere. So this guide is applicable only for the physical card that is issued by the Paytm Payments Bank. You will need to have the Paytm app installed on your smartphone. And at the same time have access to your account with your registered mobile number and the passcode you have set to your account. If you have all these things with you then you can block the card instantly.
Steps to Block Paytm Bank Debit Card
If you don’t have the app installed on your smartphone then do it before you start with the steps. If you are an Android user then install the app only from the Play Store. Don’t use any third-party sources for this purpose. And in case if you are an iOS user. Then you can install the app only using the Apple App Store.
- Open the Paytm app.
- Login to your account.
- Tap on “Paytm Bank” in the “My Paytm” section of the app in the dashboard.
- Enter your passcode or use the biometrics to access the Paytm Payments Bank section of the app.
- Now tap on “Debit Card” → “Block Card”.
- Enter your passcode and your card will be blocked instantly.
Conclusion
Paytm also provides the option to unblock your debit card if you ever happen to do it. You block the debit card or unblock it you will receive an SMS from Paytm on your registered mobile number. Make sure you don’t share your account details and card details with anyone. For more help, you can use the help and support section of the app.