How do I activate an Axis Bank debit card through SMS?

How do I activate an Axis Bank debit card through SMS?

Step 1: Getting the activation passcode

  • Please call Axis Bank Phone Banking at 1860-419-5555/ 1860-500-5555 from your mobile number registered with the Bank.
  • Choose “Option 1” (for information on your Banking Account) followed by “Option 4” (for Debit Card related services), post this select Generate PIN option.
  • Please chose option – “To Generate your activation passcode, please dial 1”
  • Post this, you will need to enter your card number, expiry date and DOB when prompted

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An activation passcode will be sent to your registered mobile number instantly.Please note that the Activation Passcode is not your Debit Card PIN – it is an intermediary number which is required to generate your Debit Card PIN.

Step 2: Use Activation Passcode to set PIN

  • Post receipt of the activation passcode, you will need to dial the customer service again from your mobile number registered with the Bank.
  • Choose “Option 1” (for information on your Banking Account) followed by “Option 4” (for Debit Card related services), post this select Generate PIN option.
  • Post this, you will need to enter your card number, expiry date and DOB when prompted
  • Please select option “Dial 2 – If you have already received your activation passcode”.”
  • Post this, you will need to enter your card number, expiry date , Date of Birth and passcode received on your mobile when prompted.