How do I activate an Axis Bank debit card through SMS?

Step 1: Getting the activation passcode

• Please call Axis Bank Phone Banking at 1860-419-5555/ 1860-500-5555 from your mobile number registered with the Bank.
• Choose “Option 1” (for information on your Banking Account) followed by “Option 4” (for Debit Card related services), post this select Generate PIN option.
• Please chose option – “To Generate your activation passcode, please dial 1”
• Post this, you will need to enter your card number, expiry date and DOB when prompted

An activation passcode will be sent to your registered mobile number instantly.Please note that the Activation Passcode is not your Debit Card PIN – it is an intermediary number which is required to generate your Debit Card PIN.

Step 2: Use Activation Passcode to set PIN

• Post receipt of the activation passcode, you will need to dial the customer service again from your mobile number registered with the Bank.
• Choose “Option 1” (for information on your Banking Account) followed by “Option 4” (for Debit Card related services), post this select Generate PIN option.
• Post this, you will need to enter your card number, expiry date and DOB when prompted
• Please select option “Dial 2 – If you have already received your activation passcode”.”
• Post this, you will need to enter your card number, expiry date , Date of Birth and passcode received on your mobile when prompted.