Federal Bank Debit Card

Federal Bank is a pioneer among traditional banks in India. It is also one of the major commercial banks in the country. Federal Bank offers you internationally accepted Debit Cards as it is associated with major payment gateways - MasterCard and Visa.

The branches of Federal and ATMs are spread across different across the country. Also, you access the card in millions of POS terminals worldwide for shopping and withdrawal of cash through any ATM.

The bank offers a variety of services such as Internet banking, Mobile banking, online bill payment, online fee collection, and many other features to enhance customer convenience.

Types of Debit Cards Offered by Federal Bank

1. Contactless Debit Cards

The contactless Debit Card offered by Federal Bank provides the convenience of contactless payment.

It gives a faster way to pay for purchases under Rs.2000 at participating stores. Instead of dipping your card, you can simply wave or tap your card on the contactless-enabled terminal and pay without entering a PIN. However, you need to enter your PIN for transactions more than Rs. 2000.

There are many variants of Federal Contactless Debit Cards, such as-

2. Rupay Classic Debit Card

The Federal Bank offers Classic Debit Card in association with RuPay. The EMV debit card is the domestic variant of RuPay.

Some of the important features of the debit card are:

• You can do a daily shopping limit of Rs. 50,000
• The daily cash withdrawal limit is of Rs. 25,000
• The card comes with PIN & Signature-based authentication at PoS outlets
• You can earn reward points on all your spends at POS and E-Commerce

Who can Apply for Rupay Classic Debit Card?

All segments of users can apply for RuPay Classic EMV debit card. You can visit the Forms & Stationery page on the website and download the application form for Debit card. Fill the application form and submitted to your branch.

3. Rupay Platinum International Debit Card

This Federal Debit Card is a premium International card offered in association with NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India). There are multiple benefits the card offers, such as -

• You can get a premium International variant of NPCI/RuPay
• The card gives you 2 free access to domestic lounge access per quarter and 2 free access to International lounges per annum. In total, you can access 25 lounges across India and 400 lounges overseas
• You get a Personal insurance of Rs.2,00,000 - Accident - Death & Permanent Total Disability
• Enjoy 5% cashback on Utility Bill payments
• You get zero fuel surcharge
• Also, enjoy exclusive merchant discounts at Cafe Coffee Day, IRCTC, movie ticket booking etc.
• You get daily shopping limit of Rs 3,00,000 and a daily cash withdrawal limit of Rs 50,000. This means you access the total limit of Rs. 3,50,000.
• The card comes with PIN & Signature-based authentication at PoS outlets

Rupay Platinum International Debit Card gives you personal assistance anytime, anywhere. Also, 24x7 assistance is available in Hindi & English language.

How to Block Debit Card?

There are numerous ways to block Federal Debit card. Take a look.

Get assistance - Contact Centre

Customers from India can contact at the Toll-free number 1800- 425 -1199 or 1800-420-1199 Customers from abroad shall dial +91-484- 2630994 or +91-484-2630995

Mobile Banking

You can block debit card instantly using FedMobile. Follow the steps -

• Select the menu option Account Services -Manage Debit Card
• The list of cards issued in your account will be displayed
• Scroll and select the card you want to block, and click Block this card

Internet Banking

Just like FedMobile, FedNet is Federal’s Internet banking Facility. To block the debit card, select the menu option Debit Card Services - Block Debit Card. The list of cards issued in your account will be displayed. Select the card you want to block, and click Submit.

SMS

To block the card, send SMS from your registered mobile number with the bank in the following format to the number 5676762 OR 919895088888

BLOCK <space> Last Four Digits of your Debit Card

The debit card linked to the mobile number will be blocked. Further, an SMS confirmation will be received instantly on the registered mobile number. No transactions using this card will be possible thereafter.

If none of the way suits you, then simply visit the Bank branch.