State Bank Of India (SBI): In view of the increasing fraud, the country’s largest bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has given some ways to keep its customers safe.
new Delhi. State Bank of India (SBI) keeps issuing alerts to its millions of customers to avoid banking fraud. SBI has suggested to the customer that customers should deal with ATMs with complete secrecy to avoid any banking fraud. It is easy and convenient to withdraw cash from ATM, but the news of fraud associated with it also comes from time to time. In such a situation, it is very important to use debit or ATM card in a safe manner and to be careful while transacting from ATM. The country’s largest bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has given some ways to keep its customers safe.
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SBI tweeted, “Your ATM card and PIN are very important. Here are some tips to keep your money safe.”
1. ATM transactions should be done in complete secrecy to avoid ATM-cum-debit card fraud.
2. Cover the keypad with your hand while using the ATM card on the ATM or POS machine.
3. Never share your PIN or card details.
4. Never write a PIN on your card. Do not reply to such text messages, emails and calls in which card details or PINs are being asked.
5. Make sure that your current mobile number is registered with the bank so that you can receive alerts for all your transactions.
6. If the ATM / Debit card is lost or stolen, inform the bank immediately, report any unauthorized transactions.
7. Check transaction alert SMS and bank statement regularly.
8. Check your phone immediately for SMS for debit amount.
9. Do not take help from anyone to use it nor give your card to anyone.
10. Avoid speaking on mobile phone while doing the transaction.
Recently the bank has introduced a new facility for debit card users. To make your transactions secure, SBI has introduced the facility of One-Time Password (OTP) at all its ATMs in the country from September 18, 2020 on withdrawals of 10,000 and above across the country.
