SBI Global Contactless Debit Card includes an EMV chip for added security.
How does this SBI Contactless Debit Card work?
A customer can make electronic payments by waving the contactless card near the PoS terminal, eliminating the need to insert or swipe the card at the PoS terminal. This ensures that the debit card is always with the customer. According to SBI website, “PIN will not be asked if NFC The Saksham card is being used for transactions up to Rs.5000 on NFC terminals. A maximum of five such contactless transactions are allowed per day without a PIN.
Note that existing debit cards are barred from being used for international, card-not-present (e-commerce), and contactless transactions if they have not been used in the past 12 months.
As per SBI’s tweet, “Enjoy the convenience and security of making payments with your SBI Visa Debit Card. Activate contactless transactions on your card by sending SMS to SWON NFC CCCCC to 09223966666 or through SBI’s website. Note: CCCCC your last 5 digit card. Terms and conditions apply.”
Enjoy the convenience and security of paying with your SBI Visa Debit Card. Activate contactless transactions on your ca… https://t.co/wB62FgD4ZC- State Bank of India (@TheOfficialSBI) 1658659160000
How to Enable SBI Contactless Debit Card via SMS
Customer can send SMS to 09223966666 from registered mobile number.
Note: CCCC/CCCCC is the last 4/5 digit of your debit card number
How to Enable SBI Contactless Debit Card through Net Banking?
Step 1: Log in to https://www.onlinesbi.com with User ID and Password
Step 2: Select Menu – E-Services – ATM Card Services – ATM Card Limit/Channel/Usage Change
Step 3: Select Account Number – Select Card Number – Select Services
Step 4: Change Usage Type – NFC Usage
Step 5: Select Enable and Submit.
How to Activate SBI Contactless Debit Card through YONO SBI Mobile App
Step 1: Login with User ID and Password or PIN
Step 2: Select Menu – Services – Manage NFC
Step 3: Select Debit Card – Select Card Number
Step 4: Select Enable/Disable NFC
Step 5: Select NFC and Submit
SBI Contactless Debit Card Fees
