How To Block Zenith Bank ATM Card if Missing or Stolen

In this post, i will be showing you how to block your zenith bank ATM (debit or credit card) in few easy and fast steps without visiting a physical zenith bank branch.

Why you should deactivate your zenith bank ATM card

There are so many reasons why you may need to disable your zenith bank ATM card and most times its an emergency and needs quick and immediate actions. Apart from your ATM missing, here are other reasons why you should deactivate your Zenith bank credit, debit or prepaid card instantly.

If your zenith bank ATM is stolen.
if it get stuck in an ATM.
When you suspect it has been exposed to third parties.
When you enter your card details on a phishing website.
Unauthorized account debit beside your regular bank charges.

How To block your Zenith bank ATM card

Dial *966*60# and
select option 6.

Furthermore, you should quickly follow up by blocking your Zenith account to temporarily suspend all financial activities.

How to stop all debit transactions from your zenith bank account

Simply dial; *966*911# from any mobile phone.
Enter your account number then enter your Zenith Bank Alert mobile number.
Press “1” to continue and instantly block your account.

How to unblock your zenith bank ATM Card

You will have to visit any zenith bank branch to unblock your ATM.

What if you’re not registered to the USSD banking?

Then opt for the Zenith bank customer support mediums provided below.

Method 2: How to block Zenith ATM via phone call/social media?
In case you misplaced or lost your Zenith ATM card (Verve, Visa or Master card), here are all Zenith’s contact details to apply for blocking of lost ATM card;

You will find social media accounts, telephone numbers, email address and website below;

Zenith Bank Telephone numbers:

0700-ZENITH-BANK
ZenithDirect: 234(1) 4647000, 2787000, 2927000 or 0700-ATM-ZENITH,
ATM Unit: 0700-286-936484 or 0700-CARD-ZENITH (Highly recommended)
CARD Unit: 0700-2273-936484, Fax: 234(1) 2618212

Official Other Zenith Bank Contacts:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Zenithbank/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/zenithbank (Highly recommended)
Instagram: www.instagram.com/zenithbank
Email: zenithdirect@zenithbank.com
Website: You can also use instant message support on their website but not the best option. www.zenithbank.com