How to Block Bank of Maharashtra Debit Card

Did you lose your Bank of Maharashtra Debit Card? Don’t know what to do next? Or you don’t know how to contact BOM Customer Care? No need to worry as today we are going to tell you how you can block your Bank of Maharashtra Debit Card in various ways.

Bank of Maharashtra is one of the major public sector banks in India. With over 15 million customers across the country, Government of India holds 87.74% of its shares. The bank was founded in 1935 and has a network of more than 1897 branches all over the country.

how to block Bank of Maharashtra debit card

Through Bank of Maharashtra customer care

The most simple and appropriate action to take could be calling to the Bank’s Customer Care. You will get 24/7 assistance at any hour of the day from Customer Care Executives.

Below are the Bank of Maharashtra Debit Card Hotlisting numbers which you can dial to block your Debit Card.

Toll Free: 1800 233 4526

Toll Free: 1800 102 2636

Landline Number: 020 48527200/ 24504117/ 24504118

Call on any of the given numbers and provide all the necessary details like Account and Debit Card information to the representative.

Through Bank of Maharashtra e-mail

You can also mail your query to the Bank’s official E-mail address. Give all the information in detail like Account and Debit Card information.

Write a descriptive request to tell them that you want to get your Debit Card block immediately. Below is the E-mail ID you need to send your mail on.

[email protected]

Through Bank of Maharashtra net banking

You need to activate your BOM net banking service to use this method. A message should be send to the helpdesk to avail this service. Here’s how you can do it:

  • SMS ACTV and send this message to 9223181818

For assistance regarding Internet Banking:

  • SMS ASSIST to 9223181818

In case you have already activated your internet banking account. Then you just need to Log in into BOM net banking at bankofmaharashtra.in with your credentials and Hotlist your Debit Card.

Choose the card which you want to Block and Submit your request. Keep the reference number if provided.

By visiting Bank of Maharashtra branch

Another way to block your Debit Card is by going to any nearest bank of Maharashtra branch. Provide all the documents and complaint details to the bank’s representatives. You also need to fill an application form on behalf of your complaint.

In some cases going to the branch to get your Debit Card blocked is not the right decision you should be making. Because you are not able to visit the bank in night. But it is recommended to block your Debit Card instantly if you lose it at any hour of the day.

In this situation, you need to use customer care or net banking methods first as they are convenient yet more effective.

 Always keep your Debit Card at a safe place and protect it from the reach of fraudsters. Also be extra careful whenever you go to ATMs to withdraw cash. Keep a sharp eye on surroundings but still if unluckily your Debit Card gets lost you should contact the bank to block it immediately.