Do's And Dont's Of ATM

Do's & Don'ts of ATM / Debit Card Operation

Do's:

• Sign on the strip on the back of your card as soon as you receive it.
• Memorize your PIN (Personal Identification number) and destroy all physical evidence of the PIN.
• Always change the PIN as soon as you receive it.
• Register your mobile number with the bank for getting SMS alerts for your ATM transactions.
• If you observe any unauthorized card transactions in the account Immediately inform to the bank.
• Store the ATM-cum-Debit card carefully so that the card does not get damaged.
• Check the area for suspicious-looking people before you approach the ATM. Leave the ATM immediately if you don't feel safe. Moreover, inform the Bank of such activity immediately.
• If you notice anything suspicious or any other problem arises after you have begun an ATM transaction, you may cancel the transaction and leave.
• Cover keypad while entering the PIN.
• Be sure that you have your card and your receipt, after doing the transaction and then leave ATM Centre.
• Once you complete your transaction, before leaving, be sure that ‘Welcome Screen' is displayed in the ATM and it is scrolling.
• Periodically verify the passbook entries to ensure its correctness. Any unauthorized card transaction, if observed, should be reported immediately to the Bank.
• Please ensure that the card is swiped in your presence at POS (Point of Sale).

Dont's:

• Never lend your card to anyone, even to your close relative / friend or even if anyone claims to represent the Bank.
• Do not write your PIN on the Card or back of the Card.
• Never share your PIN with anyone including a family member or Bank personnel or in response to requests through email / FAX etc.
• Never carry your PIN in your wallet, purse or store it on your computer/communication device in the plain text.
• Never let anyone see you input your PIN.
• Never use a PIN that could be guessed easily e.g. Your birthday or telephone number.
• Never leave your card in the ATM.
• Never leave your card unattended, e.g. in the car, in a hotel room, at petrol pump, at work or at any merchant establishments.
• Never attempt to use your Debit card at Merchant establishments that do not possess electronic point-of-sale (POS) swipe terminals.
• Do not scratch the pin mailer. Tear the edge of the envelope turn to open for easy visibility of the pin.
• Do not respond to any E-mail purported to have been sent by the Bank asking for your ATM PIN or other financial credentials. These are called PHISHING attempts. Washim Urban Co-operative Bank never asks any personal details like PIN etc. for any purpose.
• Don't give information regarding your ATM card or PIN over the telephone to anyone. Bank never asks for such information over the telephone.
• • Never enter your PIN in any ATM that does not seem to be genuine or seems modified/has a suspicious device attached/operating in a suspicious manner. Immediately inform the Bank if you find any such suspicious activity.
• Don't display your cash; count the cash, keep it in your pocket safely and leave the ATM.
• Don't disclose your credentials like PIN while taking assistance from anyone or from the security guard when using an ATM.
• Don't use unattended (without Security Guards) ATMs Centres for your Safety.