How to Block all Nigeria bank account and ATM Card (Stolen or Missing Debit Card)

Last Updated on October 18, 2023 by admin

Nigeria bank account holders Often search for how they can block their account and ATM card to prevent fraud when their account is compromise.Hackers are scammers are always looking for ways to get your bank account information and defraud your hard earning money

Nobody knows your account better than you. That’s why you should never share your card details, internet banking log in and token with anyone over the phone, SMS or email. Remember your bank will never ask for any of these details via any form of communication.

In this new age of technological advancement where banking has been made easy via mobile app banking, USSD and cards, it is only wise that you double up the security around your banking details.Create strong passwords for your Internet Banking login and card details.

While your Bank is constantly adding more security measures to your account to make it more secure, you too should do your part. Try and adopt creative passwords, Do not take post pictures of your card online.

Also read: How to open a Domiciliary Account and Receive in Nigeria

In cases where your card gets stolen or you mistakenly share your information with third-party make sure to block it immediately.

This article is designed to solve how to block all Nigeria bank account and hotlink your ATM card for further transaction.

Access Bank Account

To block Access bank account and ATM card kindly dial *901*911# from any phone, input the registered phone number for the account you want to blacklist and your USSD profile will be deactivated and blacklisted automatically.”

To block Access bank using USSD code allows customers deactivate their USSD profile once their mobile devices get lost or stolen. To report any suspected fraud case, Access Bank customers are advised to call 01-2701005 or send an email to contactcenter@accessbankplc.com.

Eco Bank account

To block your Eco bank account via mobile banking simply dial *966*911# from any Mobile device to hotlink your card.

FIDELITY BANK ATM CARD

To block fidelity bank account or ATM card when Stolen or Missing Debit Card kindly Dial *770*911# from any phone number, you will be required to provide the phone number you used in registering the Account and your USSD (770) PIN. from your registered phone number

First Bank account

First bank customers can automatically hot list or block your Verve (Interswitch) ATM Card via mobile phone in case of theft, suspicious transactions or card loss via sms….To block First bank account Simply SMS “BLOCK” to 30012 via the SMS alert number registered with your account

First City Monument Bank account

To Block FCMB USSD Profile or Block Bank Account. kindly dial *329*911# (Dial from either Registered or Unregistered number)

Guaranty Trust Bank account

Gtbank customers can now block their bank account . To block Guaranty Trust Bank account kindly Dial *737*51*74# from any phone number, you will be required to provide the phone number you used in registering the Account and your USSD (737) PIN. This will lock your account and block the usage of your debit Card (ATM card).

You can also block your gtbank lost or stolen ATM Cards via Internet Banking, Mobile Banking and via SMS.

– Log on to Internet Banking with your user id and password
– Click “Cards”
– Select card number and reason for hotlist
– Provide answer to your secret question
– Click Continue
– Enter your ‘token code’
– Click Submit
If you believe your PIN or Password has been compromised please call GTConnect on 0700 482666328

Key Stone Bank account

Is your keystone bank debit card lost or stolen?To block your keystone account kindly dial
*7111*911# which is your best bet to block your account. This will enables you to place restriction on your Keystone bank account from any phone. However, to lift restriction from your account, we humbly advise you visit the nearest branch for further assistance.

Polaris Bank Account

To block Polaris Bank ATM Card Using USSD, kindly dial, *833*13*registered phone number# to block your account immediately you will be required to provide the phone number you used in registering the Account.

Stanbic IBTC Bank Account

To block your stanbic IBTC ACCOUNT or ATM card simply Dial *909#, select my bank …Then select service request and finally select Block Account. You can also block your stanbic IBTC ACCOUNT BY sends Block card NUBAN to 30909 via your registered mobile number. Replaced the NUBAN with the 10-digits of your account number Link to the card.

How to Block Sterling Bank Account

To block your sterling bank account kindly Dial *822*911# to block your account from any available device

How to Block Union Bank of Nigeria Account

To block your union bank account or ATM CARD, kindly SMS “BLOCK” to 30012 via the SMS alert number registered with your account. Send email to complaints@gtbank.com or careonline@gtbank from your registered email address.

How to Block Unity bank Account

To block your Unity Bank ATM card or bank account Dial: *7799*9*phone number#

Or Customer Contact Center
we_care@unitybankng.com,
customercare@unitybankng.com

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How to Block Wema Bank Account

To block your wema bank account or atm card
1. Dial *945*911#.
2. Select option for third party.
3. Input phone number linked to the account.
4. Input PIN to deactivate your profile.

Or call

+234 (0) 7080 666 000, +234 (0) 7057 323 226,
+234 (0) 7057 323 227, +234 (0) 7080 666 030

How to Block Zenith Bank Account

To block zenith bank dial *966*911#.It is Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) for account control code. This must be done from the phone number you used while opening your account, to block the debit Card (ATM card).