How to Block Gtbank and Zenith Bank ATM Debit Card in case of fraud

Last Updated on October 18, 2023 by admin

Are you among the millions Nigerians searching for how to block their Guaranty Trust bank popularly known as Gtbank ATM card or bank account and Zenith bank whenever you feel your account has be compromise, card missing nor your Mobile phone that is link to bank has been stolen.

If yes, this post is designed to provide solution’s to your request, we shall take a look at how to block Atm card/bank account using USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) code, mobile app and online bank without visiting the banking hall.

However, it’s good to block your ATM Debit card/bank account immediately to prevent any chances of fraudulent and unauthorized transactions on your account.Blocking your card/account will prevent you from major losses and frauds.

You may like to read: How to check Zenith Bank account balance and statement of account

There are many options to block an ATM debit card/Account with Gtbank and zenith bank in Nigeria either using ussd code, mobile banking, phone call or internet banking.

How to block Gtbank ATM card or bank account using ussd code

GTBank customers can Hotlist/Block their lost or stolen ATM Cards via USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) code without visiting the banking hall especially when it’s weekend holiday or night when you can’t visit your bank, all you need do is to dial *737*51*10#

This will prevent any fraudulent and unauthorized transactions on your account.

You can also read how to block other bank ATM card in Nigeria

How to block your Gtbank debit card on Internet Banking/ Mobile Banking/ GTWorld

Here is how to block your debit card using the GTBank Mobile Banking app:

1. Log on to GTMobile banking app with internet banking username and password

2. Click the menu button on the screen then select “Cards & Cheques > Cards > Card hotlist request

3. Select card and reason for hotlist from the list available

4. Review request and click `Continue’

5. Provide answer to your secret question and enter your Token code

6. Click `Continue’ to hotlist card

How to hotlist/Block your Gtbank card via Internet Banking:

Gtbank depositors can block their account or ATM card using internet banking. below are steps given by the bank.

1. Log on to Internet Banking with your user id and password
2. Click “Cards”
3. Select card number and reason for hotlist
4. Provide answer to your secret question
5. Click Continue
6. Enter your ‘token code’
7. Click Submit

Block Your Gtbank ATM card via Phone call

If you believe your PIN or Password has been compromised please call GTConnect on 0700 482666328

Also read: Gtbank ussd code:How to register,transfer money,buy airtime and check account balance

How to Block Zenith Bank ATM Card/Bank account 

Zenith bank customers can either make use of ussd code to hotlink/block the ATM Debit Card by Dialing *966*60# and select option 6 to put stop for unauthorized transaction for your bank account.

This can be done whenever your bank account is compromise by Giving out your Internet Banking login, card details, PIN and codes from your token device or when your card is stolen or misplaced.

Zenith bank customers can also  report any unauthorised activity immediately. Be sure to review your account activity or transaction history and report if there is any irregularity. ebusines@zenithbank.com or call us on 234-1-4818343 or 234-1-2703184