Urgent Ways to Block Your ATM Card - FirstBank Official

 

It can be so heartbreaking if you lose your ATM card. In this situation what should you do right away?

You can think of going to the next bank branch to block the card. And that is working truly. But what if you don't have access to your bank on the next street? What if it's the weekend and you think delay can be dangerous?

First Bank of Nigeria has given its customers, who are in need of urgent blockage of lost or stolen ATM cards, the fastest guide to follow in order to block the card.

With just a  few clicks, on any phone/phone number, you can render the card unusable for whoever stole it or found it.

To do that, follow the official instructions given by the bank itself.

Dial FirstContact on any of these numbers: (0700 34778 2668228) 01 448 5500, 0708-062-5000· Select your preferred language· Enter your account number. Then press 2 to Block card or press 3 to block 894 banking (USSD).

This guide was given by First Bank Management in its usual Twitter short guide.

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In other words, to block your FirstBank card in case, of stealing, loss, etc.,

1. Block card: Dial FirstContact on any of the numbers below, select language, enter your account number and select option 2 to block card 
2. Block USSD: Dial FirstContact on any of the numbers below, select language, enter your account number and select option 3 to block USSD or dial short code *894*911# to place a debit restriction your account.

Instead of speaking with an agent, you can handle the blocking yourself by just following a few prompts directly on your phone.

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Block FirstBank ATM Card Using Your Mobile App

Alternatively, another quickest way to block your FirstBank ATM card is by using the FirstBank mobile app. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Open the FirstBank mobile app on your phone.
2. Log in to your account using your username and password.
3. Select the "Cards" option from the app menu.
4. Choose the ATM card you want to block.
5. Click on the "Block Card" button.
6. Confirm the action by providing your PIN or password.

Your ATM card will be immediately blocked, and you will no longer be able to use it for any transactions.

Conclusion

🚨 Lost your FirstBank ATM card? Don't panic! 🚨 Follow these quick steps to block it ASAP and protect your funds. Dial FirstContact at (0700 34778 2668228) or 01 448 5500, choose your language, enter your account number, and press 2 to block your card or 3 for USSD. For a seamless experience, use the FirstBank mobile app: log in, select "Cards," choose the card, hit "Block Card," and confirm with your PIN/password. Your card will be secure in no time! #FirstBank #SecurityFirst 🛡️💳