{"id":7565,"date":"2025-07-09T11:21:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:21:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/?post_type=banking&p=7565"},"modified":"2025-07-09T11:22:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T11:22:00","slug":"how-to-block-bank-of-maharashtra-atm-card-2025-guide","status":"publish","type":"banking","link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/banking\/how-to-block-bank-of-maharashtra-atm-card-2025-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Block Bank of Maharashtra ATM Card (2025 Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lost your Bank of Maharashtra (BOM)<\/strong> debit card or suspect unauthorized use? Blocking it immediately is the best way to protect your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bank offers multiple 24\u00d77 options to block your ATM card instantly<\/strong> \u2014 even without internet access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ways to Block Bank of Maharashtra ATM Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Method<\/th>Action<\/th>Available<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
\ud83d\udcde Customer Care (IVR)<\/td>Call 1800 233 4526 or 1800 102 2636<\/td>24\u00d77<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udce9 SMS<\/td>Send BLOCK <last 4 digits><\/code> to 9223181818<\/td>24\u00d77<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udcf1 MahaMobile App<\/td>Block via “Card Services”<\/td>24\u00d77<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83d\udcbb Internet Banking<\/td>Block through BOM Net Banking<\/td>24\u00d77<\/td><\/tr>
\ud83c\udfe6 Visit Branch<\/td>Submit written request with ID proof<\/td>Bank hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Method 1: Call Bank of Maharashtra Customer Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \n
  1. Dial 1800 233 4526<\/strong> or 1800 102 2636<\/strong> (toll-free)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Follow the IVR prompts for card services \u2192 block debit card<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Enter required details like card\/account number<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Your card will be blocked instantly<\/strong>, and a confirmation SMS will follow<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Method 2: Block BOM ATM Card via SMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Send this SMS from your registered mobile number<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    nginxCopyBLOCK <space> last 4 digits of your debit card\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    Send to: 9223181818<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Example: BLOCK 1234<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n
    You\u2019ll receive an SMS confirmation once your card is blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Method 3: Use MahaMobile App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    1. Log in to the MahaMobile App<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Tap \u201cCard Services\u201d<\/strong> \u2192 \u201cBlock Debit Card\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Choose the card to be blocked<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Authenticate with OTP or MPIN<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      Available on Android and iOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n
      Method 4: Block via Internet Banking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      1. Visit: https:\/\/www.bankofmaharashtra.in<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Log in to internet banking<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Go to “Debit Card Services” \u2192 “Hotlist Debit Card”<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Select the card and submit OTP to confirm<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        Method 5: Block Card at the Branch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        If you prefer offline banking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
          \n
        1. Visit your home branch<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Carry a valid photo ID<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Submit a written request<\/strong> to block the card<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Card will be hotlisted during working hours<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
          Request a Replacement Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          After blocking, you can apply for a new debit card via:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            \n
          • MahaMobile App<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Internet banking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Visiting the branch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
            Delivery: 5\u20137 working days
            Fees may apply based on your account type (\u20b9100\u2013\u20b9200 approx.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
            FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n
            \n
            \n
            \n
            Q1: Can I unblock a blocked card?<\/h3>\n
            \n\n
            A. No. Once blocked, the card cannot be unblocked<\/strong>. You\u2019ll need to request a new one.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
            \n
            Q2: Will UPI work after blocking my card?<\/h3>\n
            \n\n
            A. No. If your UPI is linked to the card, it will stop working until you link the new card.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
            \n
            Q3: How quickly is the card blocked?<\/h3>\n
            \n\n
            A. Instantly \u2014 whether you block it via call, SMS, app, or online banking.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
            Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
              \n
            • Block your Bank of Maharashtra ATM card instantly via SMS<\/strong>, IVR<\/strong>, app<\/strong>, or internet banking<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Use SMS: BLOCK <last 4 digits><\/code> to 9223181818<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Apply for a new card immediately after blocking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Card blocking is free<\/strong>; replacement fees may apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
              <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-7565","banking","type-banking","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false,"web-stories-poster-portrait":false,"web-stories-publisher-logo":false,"web-stories-thumbnail":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Sanjit Chakrabortty","author_link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/author\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Lost your Bank of Maharashtra (BOM) debit card or suspect unauthorized use? Blocking it immediately is the best way to protect your account. The bank offers multiple 24\u00d77 options to block your ATM card instantly \u2014 even without internet access. Ways to Block Bank of Maharashtra ATM Card Method Action Available \ud83d\udcde Customer Care (IVR)…","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/banking\/7565","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/banking"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/banking"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7565"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}