If the card was temporarily switched off by the user, it can be resumed instantly.
| Reason for Block | Can You Unblock? | Best Method | |----------------|------------------|--------------| | Wrong PIN 3 times | Yes | SBI ATM → PIN generation | | Inactivity (>90 days) | Yes | YONO / Net banking | | Lost/Stolen (hotlisted) | No | Apply for new card | | Suspicious transaction | Yes (after verification) | Call customer care |
For those without internet access, a simple SMS can often trigger activation: