Block girocard.

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

Inform your institute immediately.

If you realize that your girocard is missing, don't waste any time. Contact your bank or Sparkasse immediately to have your card . The faster you act, 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 card blocking hotline at 116 116. Through this number, which is supported by all German financial institutions, you can reach your bank or Sparkasse 24 hours a day to block your girocard. You can find more helpful information on the official website of the card blocking hotline.

Have your bank or Sparkasse card .

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 helpful tips on how to use your girocard safely, we recommend visiting Kartensicherheit.de. There you'll find comprehensive information on how to protect your card.