If your HDFC Credit Card is lost or stolen, it's crucial to block it immediately to prevent unauthorized transactions and protect yourself from fraud. HDFC Bank offers multiple online and offline methods to block your card. Read on to discover how to block and unblock your HDFC credit card efficiently. 

How to Block HDFC Bank Credit Card Online?

You can easily block your HDFC Credit Card through NetBanking, phone banking, or SMS, saving you the trouble of visiting the bank branch. These methods allow you to protect your account quickly and conveniently.

Block Your HDFC Credit Card via NetBanking 

Following are the steps for blocking your HDFC credit card via Netbanking:

• Step 1: Visit the official HDFC Netbanking website and log in using your customer ID and password.
• Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Cards’ tab and click on the ‘Credit Cards’ option. 
• Step 3: After that, click on ‘Request’ and then on ‘Credit Card Hotlisting’.
• Step 4: Choose the card that you want to block from the available options.
• Step 5: Enter the reason for blocking and check that you want to reissue it.

Block HDFC Credit Card Through PhoneBanking 

Below are the steps that you want to follow to block your card via PhoneBanking:

• Step 1: Call the HDFC phone banking number - 1800 202 6161/ 1860 267 6161. 
• Step 2: Validate your 4-digit Telephone Identification Number (TIN).
• Step 3: You will get connected to HDFC Bank phone banking services.
• Step 4: Next, they will provide you with the instructions to block your card.

Block Your HDFC Credit Card by Visiting Bank's Branch

Here are the steps that you will need to follow to block your HDFC credit card by visiting the bank branch:

• Step 1: Visit your nearest HDFC Bank branch and collect the Credit Card Closure Form.
• Step 2: Fill out this application form with the necessary details.
• Step 3: Submit the form to the branch.

How to Block HDFC Credit Card by SMS?

Following are the steps to block your HDFC card via SMS:

Step 1: First, register your mobile number at HDFC Bank.

Step 2: Open the messaging app and type a text in the following format:

Block Credit Card <last 4 digits of your Credit Card number>

Step 3: Send this message to the number 7308080808.

HDFC Credit Card Block Customer Care

You can block the HDFC credit card by calling the customer care number at 1800 202 6161/ 1860 267 6161 and following the instructions provided by the bank executives.

How to Unblock HDFC Credit Card?

To unblock your HDFC Credit Card, contact HDFC credit card customer care at 1860-267-6161. Provide the necessary details for verification, and the representative will unblock your card. You can also find a list of Customer Service Center phone numbers for various cities on the official HDFC Bank website.

How to Block HDFC Credit Card Permanently?

 To block your HDFC card permanently, you can follow the steps below:

• Step 1: Log-in to your HDFC Netbanking Account. 
• Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Cards’ tab and click on the ‘Credit Cards’ option. 
• Step 3: After that, click on ‘Request’ and then on ‘Credit Card Hotlisting’.
• Step 4: Choose the card that you want to block from the available options.
• Step 5: Enter the reason for blocking and check that you want to reissue it.

Once you are aware of how to block an HDFC credit card, you can follow the necessary steps to complete the process. Make sure that you block your credit card immediately after it is lost or stolen. Otherwise, it can lead to unauthorised transactions, landing you in severe trouble. 

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