Canara Bank ATM PIN Generation – Green PIN Activation Guide (2025)

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

1. Visit any Canara Bank ATM.
2. Insert your debit card and select your preferred language.
3. Choose “Generate Green PIN / Forgot PIN” option.
4. Enter your account number, then your registered mobile number.
5. Receive an OTP via SMS, select Validate OTP, and enter it.
6. Set a new 4‑digit ATM PIN, confirm by re-entering it.
7. PIN generation completes—confirmation message sent via SMS.

3. Generate via Canara ai1 Mobile App

1. Open the Canara ai1 mobile banking app and log in.
2. Go to the Cards → PIN Generation section.
3. Select Create a New PIN, enter card number, expiry, CVV, and OTP.
4. Choose and confirm your new 4‑digit PIN. Instant activation.

4. Generate via Internet Banking

1. Log in to Canara Bank’s net banking portal.
2. Navigate to Card PIN → Generate PIN.
3. Choose your debit card, enter its number and CVV.
4. Click Generate OTP, validate using your registered mobile number.
5. Set and confirm your new 4-digit PIN.
   Confirmation SMS follows.

5. Generate via IVR (Phone Banking)

1. Call toll‑free 1800‑425‑0018 from your registered mobile.
2. Select language → Debit Card Services → Generate ATM PIN.
3. Enter your account number, debit card number, and date of birth (DDMMYY).
4. Choose a 4-digit PIN and confirm.
   Receive confirmation via SMS after pin setup.

6. Generate via SMS (OTP Only)

1. From your registered mobile, send: nginxCopyEditPIN <last4 of card> <last4 of account> to 5607060 or 567676.
2. Receive a 6-digit OTP (valid for 2 days).
3. 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

1. Request your OTP via SMS, ATM, IVR, app, or net banking.
2. Validate the OTP and set your new 4-digit PIN in chosen channel.
3. Confirmation SMS arrives, and your card becomes active immediately.