GTBank ATM Card: How To Block Missing ATM Card

Information is key, protect your ATM card, protect your account, protect your money, GTBank ATM card is a very vital instrument that you must not misplace, the reason is simple! all your money in the account is tied to that card, so the GTBank ATM Card in your hands is as important as your entire money in GTBank account, the moment you misplace it, you must block it instantly. Blocking your stolen ATM card will render the card useless to whoever is in possession of it.

That is what this article will address, so many transactions can be done with the ATM, I will first list the various transactions that can be done with the ATM so that you will have an idea about how much it must be protected from being stolen, this article will focus more on how you can block your GTBank ATM card if you misplace it or it is stolen.

Uses of the ATM

The time will fail me to begin to list what you can do with your ATM, the ATM is not issued only for cash withdrawals, quite a number of transactions can be carried out with it, here, just to mention but a few;

Get mini statements
Order a chequebook
Money transfer from one account to another
Pay your utility bills, example, NEPA and water bills
Cash or cheques deposit
Cash withdrawals
Checking of account balances
purchase goods online
pay for services online
Shopping and payment for goods and services

If at any time you find out your card is missing or you probably have been robbed like my barrister friend a few days back, you do not need to run to the bank, ok! what if it was on a weekend that the banks are not open for business? not to worry! there is a way out, let’s get it right away!

How To Block Stolen or missing GTBank ATM Card

You can block your missing GTBank ATM card through your mobile phone,

Ways To Block GTBank ATM Card In Nigeria

1. Sending A text

If at the time you want to block the card you do not have data or internet access on your phone, simply type; HOTLIST, your account number and send to 08076665555,

For example, if your account number is 0034234567, simply type HOTLIST 0034234567 and text it to 08076665555 and your missing GTBank ATM card will be blocked instantly.

2. Internet Banking Platform:

If you have access to network as at the time you notice your ATM is missing, log on to your Internet Banking platform and follow the step below;

click on cards
then select hotlist
select card
enter card number
enter the card expiry date
state reason why you want your card to be blocked
Click on submit and your ATM will be blocked successfully.

3. Visiting Any GTBank branch

You can visit any GTBank branch to lodge a complain, that is only if it on a weekday and if the bank is open for business, you will be given a form to fill, provide all the required information and your ATM will be blocked instantly.

Contacting the Bank’s Social media Platform

Banks have made it easier for its customers by making their presence known via the social media platform, you can visit the GTBank social media platform below and drop your complaints accordingly, they even have an online representative to whom you can chat with, this service is available 2-4-7. The social media contact information is as follows;