If you have recently received your Alliance Bank debit card, you might be wondering how to activate it online and start using it for your transactions.
In this article, we will guide you through the steps to activate your card online, as well as how to create or change your 6-digit PIN and unblock your card if needed.
This article is for Malaysian readers who want to use their Alliance Bank debit card online.
What is an Alliance Bank debit card?
An Alliance Bank debit card is a card that allows you to access your savings or current account and make payments at merchants that accept MasterCard or MyDebit.
You can also withdraw cash from ATMs locally and overseas, as well as enjoy cashback and other perks with selected cards.
There are different types of Alliance Bank debit cards, such as the eSaving, Hybrid Standard, Hybrid AP Platinum, and Hybrid PB Platinum cards. You can find out more about the features and benefits of each card on the Alliance Bank website.
How to activate your Alliance Bank debit card online?
To activate your Alliance Bank debit card online, you need to have an allianceonline account. allianceonline is the online banking platform of Alliance Bank that allows you to manage your accounts, transfer funds, pay bills, and more.
If you do not have an allianceonline account yet, you can register for one using your debit card number and other details on the allianceonline website.
Once you have an allianceonline account, you can follow these steps to activate your debit card online:
- Log in to your allianceonline account using your username and password.
- Go to Services > Card Services > Activate Card.
- Select your debit card number from the drop-down list and click Next.
- Enter the CVV number (the 3-digit number at the back of your card) and click Next.
- Enter the OTP (one-time password) that is sent to your registered mobile number and click Next.
- Your debit card will be activated and you will see a confirmation message on the screen.
How to create or change your 6-digit PIN for your Alliance Bank debit card?
Your 6-digit PIN is a personal identification number that you need to enter when you use your debit card at ATMs or POS terminals. You can create or change your PIN online using allianceonline or offline using an Alliance Bank ATM.
To create or change your PIN online, follow these steps:
- Log in to your allianceonline account using your username and password.
- Go to Services > Card Services > Create/Change PIN/Unblock Card.
- Select your debit card number from the drop-down list and click Next.
- Enter the CVV number (the 3-digit number at the back of your card) and click Next.
- Enter the OTP (one-time password) that is sent to your registered mobile number and click Next.
- Enter your new 6-digit PIN and confirm it by entering it again. Click Next.
- Your new PIN will be created or changed and you will see a confirmation message on the screen.
To create or change your PIN offline, follow these steps:
- Insert your debit card into any Alliance Bank ATM.
- Select Language > Other Transactions > PIN Change.
- Enter your old PIN (if you have one) or any 6-digit number (if you do not have one).
- Enter your new 6-digit PIN and confirm it by entering it again.
- Your new PIN will be created or changed and you will see a confirmation message on the screen.
How to unblock your Alliance Bank debit card?
If you have entered the wrong PIN three times in a row, your debit card will be blocked for security reasons. You can unblock your card online using allianceonline or offline using an Alliance Bank ATM.
To unblock your card online, follow these steps:
- Log in to your allianceonline account using your username and password.
- Go to Services > Card Services > Create/Change PIN/Unblock Card.
- Select your debit card number from the drop-down list and click Next.
- Enter the CVV number (the 3-digit number at the back of your card) and click Next.
- Enter the OTP (one-time password) that is sent to your registered mobile number and click Next.
- Select Unblock Card from the options and click Next.
- Your card will be unblocked and you will see a confirmation message on the screen.
To unblock your card offline, follow these steps:
- Insert your debit card into any Alliance Bank ATM.
- Select Language > Other Transactions > Unblock Card.
- Enter your PIN and confirm it by entering it again.
- Your card will be unblocked and you will see a confirmation message on the screen.
Conclusion
We hope this article has helped you to activate your Alliance Bank debit card online and use it for your transactions. If you have any questions or issues, you can contact the Alliance Bank customer service at 03-5516 9988 or visit the nearest branch for assistance.
You can also check out the FAQs and the Terms and Conditions of the debit cards on the Alliance Bank website for more information.