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Bank fraud helplines (India)
The official 24x7 fraud reporting numbers for the major Indian banks. Save the right one to your phone now — not after a scam call.
Numbers below are from the banks' own websites. Always verify on your bank's official site before calling. If a number on this list doesn't match what's printed on the back of your card or in your bank's app, trust the card/app over this page.
| Bank | Customer care | Report fraud (24x7) | Block card (SMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India (SBI) | 1800 1234 / 1800 11 2211 | 1800 11 1109 | BLOCK <last 4 digits> to 567676 |
| HDFC Bank | 1800 1600 / 1800 2600 | 1800 258 6161 | Use bank app |
| ICICI Bank | 1860 120 7777 | 1800 200 3344 | Use bank app |
| Axis Bank | 1860 419 5555 | 1800 103 5577 | Use bank app |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 1860 266 2666 | 1800 209 1490 | Use bank app |
| Punjab National Bank (PNB) | 1800 180 2222 | 1800 180 2223 | Use bank app |
| Bank of Baroda | 1800 5700 | 1800 258 4455 | Use bank app |
| Canara Bank | 1800 1030 | 1800 425 0018 | Use bank app |
| Yes Bank | 1800 1200 | 1800 103 1212 | Use bank app |
| IndusInd Bank | 1860 267 7777 | 1860 267 7777 | Use bank app |
30-second card freeze (works for every bank)
- Open your bank's mobile app.
- Find Cards → Manage → Block / Hotlist.
- Block both domestic and international transactions.
- Then call the fraud helpline above to register the incident.
Don't forget the cybercrime helpline
For any unauthorised debit, call 1930 as well — they can hold transactions across banks if the report arrives within the first hour. Full guide: how to report a fraud number in India.