Block girocard.

Find out here how to block your card and effectively in an emergency.

Inform your institute immediately.

If you notice that your girocard is missing, you should act immediately. Contact your bank or Sparkasse right away to have your card . The faster you react, the better you can protect your account from unauthorized access.

Call the single blocking emergency number.

If you lose your card , you card immediately call the central emergency hotline at 116 116. This number, which is supported by all German financial institutions, allows you to reach your bank or Sparkasse around the clock to block your girocard. You can find more helpful information on the official website of the emergency hotline.

Have card Sparkasse card your bank or Sparkasse .

Alternatively, you can obtain the telephone number for blocking your girocard directly from your bank or Sparkasse. It is best to save it in your cell phone so that you have it handy in case of an emergency. You will need the following information to block your card:

Account number and bank code
or IBAN

Have this information ready when you contact the blocking hotline to speed up the process.

More security for your girocard.

For more valuable tips on how to use your girocard securely, we recommend visiting Kartensicherheit.de. There you will find comprehensive information on how to protect your card.