Debit cards are provided to all the eligible account holders. And with the help of this card, there is a lot that you can do. But in case you have lost it somewhere. Then you should block the card as soon as possible. In this guide, I will tell you how you can block Punjab Gramin Bank debit card.
It is important to block the card because if someone finds your lost card. Then he or she might misuse the card. At the end of the day if the person who found your card succeeds to use your card for any transaction. Then you will be the one who will have to bear the loss of money.
Hence to avoid such losses you should contact your bank and get your card blocked. This is not the case only with Punjab Gramin Bank. No matter with which bank you have an account. If you have a debit card or a credit card for that matter. And lose it somewhere then you have to block the card.
There will be no charges that you have to pay to the bank to block your card. But you will be charged for the new debit card that will be issued to you by the bank. The charges for your new card will be directly deducted from your account balance.
What is the Process to Block the Lost Debit Card?
In India the banks allow the customers to block the lost card in a number of ways. But in the case of Punjab Gramin Bank, I recommend you to contact customer care and raise your request.
So to block your Punjab Gramin Bank debit card call customer care on 1800 180 7777. Wait till your call gets connected and tell the bank’s support executive that you have lost your card and want to block it. The executive will get your card blocked for you instantly.
Conclusion
Once your card is blocked permanently by the bank nobody can use it further not even you if your find the card again. If you need more help then you can call the customer care of the bank or visit your home branch. And never share your password, PIN, OTP, etc. with anyone.