Activate or reset your Canara Bank ATM/debit card PIN safely using the Green PIN service—available at ATMs, mobile app, net banking, SMS, or IVR.
1. What is Green PIN?
Green PIN is a paperless, OTP-based system that lets customers create or reset their 4-digit ATM PIN instantly, without waiting for printed PIN mailers. It works across multiple secure channels.
2. How to Generate PIN via Canara Bank ATM
- Visit any Canara Bank ATM.
- Insert your debit card and select your preferred language.
- Choose “Generate Green PIN / Forgot PIN” option.
- Enter your account number, then your registered mobile number.
- Receive an OTP via SMS, select Validate OTP, and enter it.
- Set a new 4‑digit ATM PIN, confirm by re-entering it.
- PIN generation completes—confirmation message sent via SMS.
3. Generate via Canara ai1 Mobile App
- Open the Canara ai1 mobile banking app and log in.
- Go to the Cards → PIN Generation section.
- Select Create a New PIN, enter card number, expiry, CVV, and OTP.
- Choose and confirm your new 4‑digit PIN. Instant activation.
4. Generate via Internet Banking
- Log in to Canara Bank’s net banking portal.
- Navigate to Card PIN → Generate PIN.
- Choose your debit card, enter its number and CVV.
- Click Generate OTP, validate using your registered mobile number.
- Set and confirm your new 4-digit PIN.
Confirmation SMS follows.
5. Generate via IVR (Phone Banking)
- Call toll‑free 1800‑425‑0018 from your registered mobile.
- Select language → Debit Card Services → Generate ATM PIN.
- Enter your account number, debit card number, and date of birth (DDMMYY).
- Choose a 4-digit PIN and confirm.
Receive confirmation via SMS after pin setup.
6. Generate via SMS (OTP Only)
- From your registered mobile, send: nginxCopyEdit
PIN <last4 of card> <last4 of account>
to 5607060 or 567676. - Receive a 6-digit OTP (valid for 2 days).
- Visit any Canara Bank ATM → choose PIN Generation → enter OTP → set your PIN.
Method Comparison Table
Channel | How It Works | Internet? | Best For |
---|---|---|---|
ATM | OTP sent during ATM session | No | Offline, self-service |
Mobile App | Complete process within Canara ai1 app | Yes | Fast mobile activation |
Net Banking | OTP + debit card validation online | Yes | Desktop/laptop users |
IVR (Phone) | OTP issuance and PIN setup via phone | No | Simple voice-guided option |
SMS Request | OTP sent via SMS, then use ATM | No | OTP-only request via SMS |
Important Tips & Details
- OTP is valid for 48–72 hours depending on channel timelines—use it promptly.
- First-time PIN generation is free; later regenerations may incur a fee (usually ₹50 + GST).
- Your mobile number must be registered and linked to your account for all options to work.
- Use a strong, unpredictable PIN, and never share your OTP or PIN.
Final Steps to Activate
- Request your OTP via SMS, ATM, IVR, app, or net banking.
- Validate the OTP and set your new 4-digit PIN in chosen channel.
- Confirmation SMS arrives, and your card becomes active immediately.