Fastest Ways to Block Access Bank ATM Card - Access Official

It's better to be proactive by keeping your ATM card safe at all times. However, being adequately reactive is equally important when you lose this card or it's stolen.

Banks, including your Access Bank, made several channels open to their customers whose ATM cards got lost or stolen.

In this post, you'll be given methods to immediately your Access Bank ATM card which include using USSD, SMS, WhatsApp, Mobile App, etc.

1. Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)

To block your Access Bank ATM card using USSD, follow these steps:

1. Dial *901# on your mobile phone.
2. Select "Block Card" from the list of options.
3. Enter the last 6 digits of your ATM card number.
4. Enter your Access Bank account number.
5. Select the reason for blocking your ATM card, either "Stolen" or "Lost."
6. Confirm the block request by entering your USSD banking PIN.
7. Once the block request is confirmed, your ATM card will be blocked, and you will no longer be able to use it for transactions.

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2. Short Message/Messaging Service (SMS)

1. To block your Access Bank ATM card using SMS, follow these steps:
2. Open the messaging app on your mobile phone.
3. Compose a new SMS.
4. Type "BLOCK CARD NUBAN" in the message body, where "NUBAN" is your Access Bank account number.
5. Send the SMS to 30909 from the phone number linked to your Access Bank account.
6. You will receive an SMS confirmation that your ATM card has been blocked.

Alternatively, you can send "BLOCK CARD" to 30909 and follow the prompts to enter your Access Bank account number and confirm the block request.

It is important to note that standard SMS charges may apply, and the SMS must be sent from the phone number linked to your Access Bank account. It is also crucial to block your ATM card as soon as possible if it is lost, stolen, or compromised to prevent unauthorized access to your funds.

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3. WhatsApp

1. To block your Access Bank ATM card using WhatsApp, follow these steps:
2. Add Access Bank's official Whatsapp number (+234 9090 901 901) to your contacts.
3. Open the Whatsapp application and search for Access Bank's official Whatsapp account.
4. Send a message to Access Bank's Whatsapp number requesting to block your ATM card.
5. You will receive an automated response with a list of options.
6. Reply with the number corresponding to "Block Card" from the list of options.
7. Follow the prompts to provide the necessary information, including your Access Bank account number and the reason for blocking your ATM card.
8. Once the information is provided, your ATM card will be blocked, and you will receive a confirmation message.

It is important to note that you must send a Whatsapp message from the phone number linked to your Access Bank account. It is also crucial to block your ATM card as soon as possible if it is lost, stolen, or compromised to prevent unauthorized access to your funds.

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4. Mobile App

To block your Access Bank ATM card using the Access Bank mobile app, follow these steps:

1. Open the Access Bank mobile app on your mobile phone.
2. Log in to your account using your username and password or biometric authentication.
3. Tap on the "Cards" option on the app homepage.
4. Select the ATM card you want to block.
5. Tap on "Block Card."
6. Select the reason for blocking your ATM card, either "Stolen" or "Lost."
7. Confirm the block request.
8. Your ATM card will be blocked immediately, and you will receive a confirmation message.

It is important to note that you must have the latest version of the Access Bank mobile app installed on your phone to use this feature. It is also crucial to block your ATM card as soon as possible if it is lost, stolen, or compromised to prevent unauthorized access to your funds.

5. Online Banking

To block your Access Bank ATM card using online banking, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Access Bank online banking account using your username and password.
2. Navigate to the "Cards" section of your account.
3. Select the ATM card you want to block.
4. Click on "Block Card."
5. Select the reason for blocking your ATM card, either "Stolen" or "Lost."
6. Confirm the block request.
7. Your ATM card will be blocked immediately, and you will receive a confirmation message.

It is important to note that you must have an active Access Bank online banking account to use this feature. If you do not have an account yet, you can register for online banking by visiting Access Bank's website and following the registration process. It is also crucial to block your ATM card as soon as possible if it is lost, stolen, or compromised to prevent unauthorized access to your funds.

6. Customer Care

To block your Access Bank ATM card using customer care, follow these steps:

1. Dial Access Bank's customer care line at 0700 CALL ACCESS (0700 2255 2223) or +234 1- 2712005-7 from any phone.
2. Follow the voice prompt to connect with a customer care representative.
3. Inform the customer care representative that you want to block your ATM card.
4. The customer care representative will ask for your Access Bank account number, ATM card number, and reason for blocking the card.
5. Provide the requested information.
6. The customer care representative will confirm the block request and provide a reference number.
7. Your ATM card will be blocked immediately, and you will receive a confirmation message.

It is important to note that you should have your Access Bank account number and ATM card number ready before calling customer care. It is also crucial to block your ATM card as soon as possible if it is lost, stolen, or compromised to prevent unauthorized access to your funds.

7. Branch

To block your Access Bank ATM card using a branch, follow these steps:

1. Locate the nearest Access Bank branch.
2. Visit the branch and proceed to the customer service desk.
3. Inform the customer service representative that you want to block your ATM card.
4. The customer service representative will ask for your Access Bank account number, ATM card number, and reason for blocking the card.
5. Provide the requested information.
6. The customer service representative will confirm the block request and provide a reference number.
7. Your ATM card will be blocked immediately, and you will receive a confirmation message.

It is important to note that you should have your Access Bank account number and ATM card number ready before visiting the branch. It is also crucial to block your ATM card as soon as possible if it is lost, stolen, or compromised to prevent unauthorized access to your funds.

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