How can I activate an Axis Bank debit card for international use?

There are a number of ways to activate your Axis bank debit card for international use. I’m detailing the one that I followed and I find this the most convenient since it does not require you to physically visit the bank branch.

Follow the below steps on how to activate Axis bank debit card for international use.

1. Log in to your Axis bank net banking account.

2. Hover over to the Accounts tab and then click on “My debit cards”.

3. Next, select the debit card you wish to activate international use for and look for the International usage status there.

3. If you find the international status to be Non-Active for the particular selected card, click on the “More Services” drop-down menu and select “Change usage Preference”.

4. In the next window, you’ll be asked to proceed with the change in the usage preference you’ve selected.

5. Confirm your details and your axis bank debit card activation process for international usage is now complete.

You might expect this change of preference to reflect within 48 hours.

Alternatively, if you do not have access to Axis bank net banking you can always visit the nearest bank branch and ask the bank representative to activate international usage on the debit card.

Also, you can call up the toll-free customer care and ask for support on this.

Another Method

There are 4 ways to do it.

1. ATM – Go to Axis ATM nearest you and you can change your usage preference there.

Caution – Some customers who were unable to pull it right, have complained of their card being blocked.

2. AXIS Bank Branch – Go to any nearest branch of Axis Bank(preferably the branch where you opened your account). Ask any branch executive do it for you.

3. Toll Free number : There must be a Toll Free number printed at the back of your debit card. Call at the number and ask the Customer Care Executive do it for you.

4. Through Net Banking. Log in to your Axis Bank net banking account and in settings(Account→Debit Card→ More Services), change the usage preference as per your requirement. If in case you don’t use net banking, it is highly recommended to use it because it helps you in much more ways. You don’t have to run for your small tasks to bank anymore.

Happy Banking!!