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Activating a new debit card is a fairly quick process. With a properly activated debit card, you can ensure that you are spending and transacting securely. Whether you prefer visiting an ATM, using internet banking, or calling customer care, there’s a method to activate your card that suits your convenience. If you’ve just received your IDFC FIRST Bank debit card, here’s a complete step-by-step guide to help you activate it without hassle.
There are multiple methods to activate a debit card, each equally convenient and easy. It is up to you to decide which method suits you.
For a traditional, secure ATM activation, these are the steps you can follow:
Tip: Use an IDFC FIRST Bank ATM to enjoy smooth activation and free withdrawals for your new card.
Prefer going digital? Here’s how you can activate your IDFC FIRST Bank debit card online, without stepping out.
IDFC FIRST Bank customers can also use the user-friendly mobile app to generate their debit card PINs in just a few clicks—secure and paperless!
Here’s how you can activate your debit card via mobile banking.
A debit card should be more than a payment tool. It should reward, protect, and empower your everyday life!
To activate your IDFC FIRST Bank debit card by phone banking, you can adhere to the following steps:
If you are trying to activate your IDFC FIRST Bank Debit Card through a non-registered mobile number, here are the steps you can follow.
When you open a Savings Account with IDFC FIRST Bank, your debit card does more than just enable purchases, it opens a world of benefits suited to your lifestyle.
And no matter the variant, IDFC FIRST Bank’s debit cards come with:
Whether you're activating your card for the first time or reactivating a replacement, choose the method that fits your lifestyle—ATM, online, or over the phone. With IDFC FIRST Bank, you don’t just get a debit card—you get rewards, protection, convenience, and control in one package.
Haven’t got your IDFC FIRST Bank debit card yet? Open your IDFC FIRST Bank Savings Account today and get instant access to a premium debit card that’s designed to reward your lifestyle.
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