How to Activate Canara Bank ATM Card

New users who have just received their Canara bank debit card can begin using their card after activating them. They can activate their card through Green PIN generation via both online as well as offline modes. 

Steps to Generate Canara Bank ATM PIN via Internet Banking

You can complete Canara Bank ATM PIN generation online by logging in to Internet banking account by following the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Canara bank and log using your username and password
Step 2: Choose the ‘Card PIN’ option to further click on ‘Generate PIN’
Step 3: Select your ATM/debit card or fill in your Canara Bank debit card details (account number and CVV number)
Step 4: Click on ‘Generate OTP’ and enter the received OTP on registered on your mobile number.
Step 5: Enter your new PIN twice for confirmation and press ‘Generate Now’

Steps to Generate Canara Bank ATM PIN via Mobile Banking App

Canara Bank ATM PIN generation can be completed online by logging into your Mobile Banking account and following the below mentioned simple steps:

Step 1: Download the “Canara ai1” app, from the Google Play Store or iOS Store.
Step 2: First-time users are required to complete registration using their registered mobile number before logging into the mobile app.
Step 3: Press ‘PIN Generation’ under the ‘Cards’ Tab and further click on ‘Create a new PIN’
Step 4: Enter your debit card details, such as ATM card number, expiry date, CVV, and the new ATM PIN you desire
Step 5: Press on ‘Confirm’ to finish the process.

How to Generate Canara Bank ATM PIN via Offline Modes?

To generate Canara Bank ATM PIN for offline debit card activation, you can either go to any Canara Bank ATM or opt for the calling method.

Visiting any Canara Bank ATM

You can generate or change your debit card PIN using the Green PIN option at any Canara Bank ATM. This Green PIN can also be generated using net banking and IVRS.

Calling Toll Free Number

You can generate a new PIN to activate your debit card by calling on the toll free number 1800-425-0018 / 1800-1030 through your registered mobile number.

On calling, you will have to enter your card details, including the last 5 digits of your Canara Bank account number which will be validated through an OTP after which you can generate the card PIN.

Generally, these debit cards can only be used for domestic payments, but you can also avail a card with international validity on request. You can use your Canara Bank debit and credit cards for the following types of transactions:

• Contactless payments
• In all ATMs
• At the POS or offline merchant establishments
• For online payments or at e-commerce portals

Although a newly issued debit card is disabled by default for e-commerce transactions, the debit cardholder can enable such online transactions and set the card spending limits for various transaction types either by visiting any Canara Bank branch, via mobile/internet banking, or by using an ATM.

Q. How can I activate Canara bank ATM/debit card?

You can activate your Canara bank ATM/debit card by performing your first transaction at your nearest Canara bank ATM by using your PIN. You can also activate your debit card by accessing the bank’s internet banking, mobile banking app ‘Canara ai1’ or by calling the customer care department.

Q. How many times can I change my Canara Bank debit card PIN?

There is no limitation on the number of times you can change your Canara Bank ATM PIN.

Q. Is there any fee charged for Canara Bank ATM card activation or PIN generation?

No fee is charged on the first Canara Bank ATM PIN generation. However, if you forget your PIN and wish to generate a new one again then you will have to pay a fee of Rs. 50 + GST. This fee is only applicable if you forget your PIN and want to regenerate it and not if you remember your previous PIN and merely want to change it.

Q. How to activate Canara Bank virtual debit card?

Virtual debit cards can be issued for instant account opening facility. These cards are enabled for only e-commerce transactions via Green PIN facility. You can activate such cards by generating Green PIN via mobile/net banking through OTP-based verification.

Q. What is a Green PIN?

Green PIN is a paperless method to generate your ATM/debit card PIN using the received OTP to your registered mobile, as it helps in activating your debit card securely.

Q. What should I do if my debit card is not activating?

Firstly, you need to ensure that your mobile number and debit card is linked to your account. If the problem persists, you can either call the Canara bank customer care or by visiting your nearest bank branch.

Q. Is there any helpline number for my Canara bank debit card activation?

For your debit card activation or for any related query you can call on Canara bank’s Toll free numbers 1800-1030.