How To Activate Canara Bank ATM Card

To activate your Canara Bank ATM card, you need to generate a Green PIN. Enter your Canara Bank account number, 16-digit debit card number, and date of birth.

✅ Methods to Generate Canara Bank Green PIN

1. ATM Method

Visit any Canara Bank ATM.
Insert your debit card and select the ‘PIN Generation’ option.
Choose ‘Create/Change PIN’.
An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter this OTP at the ATM.
Set your desired 4-digit PIN and confirm it.
A notification will be sent to your mobile upon successful PIN generation.

2. Mobile Banking (Canara ai1 App)

Download and install the Canara ai1 Mobile Banking App from the Play Store or App Store.
Register using your registered mobile number.
Log in to the app.
Navigate to ‘Cards’ and select ‘PIN Generation’.
Choose ‘Create a New PIN’.
Enter your ATM card details (16-digit number, expiry date, and CVV).
Set and confirm your 4-digit PIN.
Your new PIN will be activated immediately.

3. Internet Banking

Log in to Canara Bank Net Banking with your credentials.
Under the ‘Cards’ section, select ‘PIN Generation’.
Enter your ATM card number and CVV.
Click on ‘Generate OTP’ and enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
Set and confirm your 4-digit PIN.
A confirmation message will be sent to your mobile.

4. Interactive Voice Response (IVR)

Call the toll-free number 1800 425 0018 from your registered mobile.
Select your preferred language.
Choose the option for ‘Debit Card Services’.
Select ‘Generate Debit Card PIN’.
Enter your Canara Bank account number, 16-digit debit card number, and date of birth (in DDMMYY format).
Set and confirm your 4-digit PIN.
A confirmation message will be sent to your mobile.

To activate your Canara Bank ATM card, follow these simple steps:

Generate Green PIN:
- Find a Canara Bank ATM near your location.
- Insert your new ATM card into the machine.
- Choose the option to Generate Green PIN/Forgot PIN from the ATM screen.
- Enter your bank account number; the bank will send an OTP to your registered mobile number.
- Input the OTP into the ATM machine and select Validate.
- Re-enter the PIN and confirm it.
Activate Your Card:
- Visit a Canara Bank ATM.
- Insert your new ATM card.
- Select the language you prefer.
- Enter your four-digit PIN code using the keypad provided.

Remember, you can’t use other bank ATMs to activate your Canara Bank card. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out! 😊

Canara Bank Debit Card is a plastic card which can be used for cash withdrawals at ATMs, shopping at PoS and ecommerce platforms. It is linked to your saving/current accounts.

What are the variants of Canara Bank Debit Card?

Canara Bank Classic/Standard Card.
Canara Bank Platinum Card.
Canara Business Debit card.
Canara Bank Select International (Premium variant) Card.

What is PIN (Personal Identification Number)?

PIN is a unique 4-digit number that allows you to access your account through Debit Card for cash withdrawals at ATMs & authorising transactions at PoS Machine.

Please keep your PIN safe. Please memorize the PIN. Do not write the same on any material which is accessible to unauthorized persons. Do not divulge the PIN to anybody, even to Banks’ personnel. Do not keep the PIN and the Debit Card together.

How can I get a Debit Card?

Debit card can be obtained from the branch of Canara Bank where you maintain the account by filling a Debit Card application form. In case of Non-Personalized card (without name) the card would be issued instantly. In case of Personalized card (with name) the card would be issued within 7-8 working days.

Customer can also apply for personalised Debit card through Canara Bank Website www.canarabank.com