Sample letter of notification and request to Bank Manager regarding lost Debit cum ATM card of the Bank

In today’s world Debit cum ATM card has become an absolute necessity in everyday life. It is a medium of not only taking money out from your saving account but also for various  online transactions like mobile recharge, various bills, travel tickets and so on. Hence, it is very much important to keep it safe. However, due to unavoidable circumstances like theft or while travelling, the Debit cum ATM card may be replaced, stolen or get lost.

Under these circumstances, it is of utmost importance that the bank is informed about the loss so that no one can take advantage of your hard earned money. Also, it is better to write a letter of notification to Bank Manager regarding theft/lost Debit cum ATM card of the Bank and blocking the card. This is a simple notification letter to a Bank Manager for blocking a Debit cum ATM card. The article addresses the question of properly presenting the notice to the concerned person. Moreover, important information like account number, ATM card number etc are to be kept ready by the side for completing the letter.

To
The Bank Manager
Bank Name,
Branch Name
Address of Bank

Subject: Request for blocking my bank account on the background of being lost

Dear Sir/Madam,

                             

                               I hold a savings account in your [Bank name, Branch name] since the last 5 years. My account number is [Account number].I was also issued a Debit cum ATM card linking to the savings account. The number of the card is [Car number].However, with regret, I would like to bring to your information that the card has been lost while I was travelling in a train on [Date].

                               It is in this context that I request you to kindly block my Debit cum ATM card with immediate effect so as to prevent misuse of the same by someone else. I also request you to provide me with a new Debit cum ATM card at the earliest. I have also attached a duly filled in application for a new Debit cum ATM card along with proper address proof.

                               

                               Hoping for a favorable consideration. Thanking you in anticipation.

                                                                                                       Yours faithfully,

                                                                                                        Your name

                                                                                                        Your address

Date:
Place:

Enclosures:
1. Address Proof
2. Duly filled in application for getting a new debit cum ATM card.