How To Block Your Access Bank Account Or ATM Card

Are you an Access Bank customer and feel the need to block your Access bank account for reasons best known to you and you are wondering how to go about it?

Or did you misplace your ATM card and want to block the ATM card because you are afraid it might fall into the wrong hands? You made it to the right place because this article would give you a rundown of how to block an Access bank account or ATM Card.

The good thing is that you can simply block your Access bank account using your mobile phone without the need to visit the nearest Access bank branch. The procedures are quite simple and you don’t need to break a sweat over them.

How to Block Your Access Bank Account or ATM Card

As stated above, there are numerous ways to block your Access bank account/ATM card and the procedures are quite simple. Below, are some of the ways to block your Access bank account, using a mobile phone:

Block Access Bank Account/ATM Card Via USSD Code

1. The first step is to dial *901#, then follow the on-screen prompt.

2. Then tap on option 9 which is for opting out.

3. Choose block account

4. Click on “Self” or “Third Party” for others”.

5. Dial the phone number you linked with your bank account.

6. You can choose the bank account you want to block or if you have multiple accounts with them, you can also opt to block all.

7. Finally, input your USSD pin. After that, you will get a notification popup showing that you are successful and your Access bank accounts would be blocked instantly.

Block Access Bank Account Using Mobile App

1. The first step is to download the mobile app from Google Play Store, install it, and sign into the app.

2. Select Cards and Cheques on the mobile app.

3. Click on Manage cards

4. Click on Block, by choosing the account you want to block.

5. Type in your PIN

6. Then block the card easily.

How to Protect Your Access Bank Account from Scammers

It is necessary you know ways to secure your account from fraudsters to avoid falling a victim to their antics. This is because, once they get access to your bank account, they can make away with your hard-earned money, and the best way to avoid that is to always be on your ten toes.

Here are some ways to protect your Access bank account from scammers:

1. Ensure you make use of strong password combinations and ensure the passwords are exclusive to each account, this would help protect you from falling victim to scams.

2. You can also make use of two-factor authentication.

3. Be very careful while using public wifi, especially while running a bank transaction. This is because your account can be gotten access to through such means.

4. The number one rule is not to tell your PIN, BVN number, OTP, card number, and other necessary information to anyone over the phone, in person, through email, or other means.

5. Don’t tell anyone your mobile app activation code through SMS, phone calls, email, or through other means.

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