Remember to have your debit card number, account number, and other verification details handy to facilitate the unblocking process.

If you temporarily deactivated your card or want to manage its usage, the YONO SBI mobile app is the fastest tool. Manage ATM Card - Yono - SBI Bank

If digital access is not an option—perhaps due to a forgotten YONO password or a lost phone—SBI provides robust traditional channels. The bank’s toll-free customer care numbers (such as 1800 123 77 or 1800 210 77) are a direct lifeline. After verifying the caller’s identity through account details and security questions, the customer service representative can unblock a card that was locked due to a security alert. However, for a forgotten PIN, the call center will usually not reset it directly for security reasons; instead, they will guide the customer to an ATM or branch. The most universal, albeit slower, method is visiting the home branch. A customer can submit a written application requesting the unblocking of their debit card. The branch manager can then authorize the unblocking or issue a new card altogether. While effective, this method requires travel and waiting during business hours, making it a fallback rather than a first resort.