In order safe guard interest of customer SBI is going to block the e-commerce transaction from debit card.This will help customer to optimize online fraud by debit card

If you are getting SMS like "Your SBI Debit card ending with XXXX is deactivated only for Internet txn. To activate send SMS "SWON ECOM XXXX" to 9223966666 . No change for ATM /POS usage" then don't panic you can still activate your eCommerce transaction by sending this SMS like this SWON ECOM <Last four digit of card>

State Bank of India (SBI), the launch of mVisa, a mobile-based payment solution. This helps customers to make payments from their smartphones just by scanning the unique merchant QR (Quick Response) code, at merchant outlets.

mVisa is a card-less solution which facilitates payment by scanning the QR code displayed at the merchant outlet or from the merchants mobile. SBI customers (both Debit Card holders as well as Internet Banking customers, having transaction rights) You can do  easy payments to the merchants by simply scanning QR code image hence there is no  need to swipe the physical card at a point-of-sale (PoS) machine. Bank customer can simply download the latest version of SBI Anywhere application, from ‘Google Play Store’ and need to register for mVisa payments by simply clicking the mVisa icon on the home screen.

 SBI mVisa merchant app is also available in ‘Google Play Store’ and is used for receiving the payment notification, generation of static and dynamic QR codes, viewing transaction history etc. by the merchants. SBI mVisa merchants can accept payment from any mVisa customers. While in case of static QR code amount is filled by the mVisa customer himself, in case of dynamic QR code amount can be filled by merchants and can be authorized by the customer after scanning of QR code.

 Any Bank mVisa customer can transact on any mVisa merchants and likewise any mVisa merchant can accept payment from mVisa customers of any bank. It provides convenience of quick transaction, along with enhanced security,

The best part of this sericce is that  customers need not to  share their's Card or Mobile with the merchant anytime during the payment process.

Much awaited customer facility and must praised customer facility for Miss call balance facility for SBI customer has came

Now SBI customer can also know their Bank account balance via Registered Mobile

Follow this step to get this facility

To register send SMS "REG<SPACE>Account Number to 09223488888
To deregister send SMS "DREG<SPACE>Account number to 09223488888

To receive Balanace give missed call or SMS "BAL" to 09223766666
To receive Mini Statement Give miss call or SMS MSTMT to 09223866666
There is two different number for balance inquiry and statement.

For help regarding this serice you can send SMS as HELP to 09223488888

Most of bank have already started this service much earlier but I don't understand being BIG brand in Banking and having maximum Branch /ATM with maximum customer they have implemented this so late. However SBI is known for its better customer service in terms of Technology.
Please do write your comment about this service.

State Bank Smart Payout Card is a prepaid Card which is issue within INDIA and in  Indian Rupees powered by VISA. It is an ideal product for making periodical payments like salary, wages, commission, etc and also can be issued as an add-on Card for the existing account holders.It  can be used for cash withdrawal at ATMs, for purchase transactions at merchant establishments and for e-Commerce transactions i.e., for online payment.This card request can be done at your SBI branch
State Bank Smart Payout cards' are enabled for Cash withdrawal,Balance enquiry at other Bank ATMs(will be charged as prescribed from time to time) currently Rs.20/-Per withdrawal and Rs.9/- for balance enquiry.

Feature of SMART Payout Card
Usage of this card
i. For Corporates: Employees/Workers/Contract labourers of Corporate/MCG/SME customers etc.
ii. For Individuals: To all KYC compliant primary account holders for ultimate use by beneficiaries (dependents).

This can be helpful for customer who do not use DEBIT card frequently and he/she do not wants to pay annual FEE for DEBIT card.

 State Bank of India  (SBI) launched a pre-paid card  as "SBI Smart Payout Card" for students, employees, workers, and contract labourers. This card is focus to customers don't need to open any bank account to subscribe to these cards.

The exercise is aimed at financial inclusion. It will help garner low cost current and savings account (CASA) deposits. Using such cards customers can transfer money from one place to the other. Especially for contract labourers who work in urban areas, it is very useful
The KYC (Know Your customer) norms are also relaxed here. This will enable the product to reach its target audience. Customer needs a basic proof of identification. Any KYC compliant SBI customer can introduce a new customer. An employer too can endorse its employee's application. These cards can be used in all existing

Feature of SBI Smart Payout Card
1) SBI group ATMs and 65,000 points of sales (PoS) at free of cost.
2) The pre-paid card bears a charge of Rs 9-20 per transaction in case of other banks'
3) ATMs. The pre-paid card can be loaded with Rs 10,000 at a time with a monthly cap of Rs 25,000.
4)SBI will charge Rs 102 as fees for issuing the card with a validity of 10 years.

This card will help small scale companies (SMEs) to  give salaries via such cards.

Have you came across the situation where you were not able to do online transaction where there is only option of VISA/MASTER credit card/debit card and there is no option for Internet banking. Here I am going to tell you how to create instant VISA card that is compatible for online payment where merchant website accept VISA/ MasterCard Debit Cards as a payment option (payment in Indian Rupee).This card is exactly same as physical  Plastic card but it will be virtual in nature.The Card will be issued by marking a lien on the selected account and actual debit to the account will take place only when the Card is used.

State Bank of India (SBI) has formulated this method to generate VISA e-card using ONLINE banking.
Without talking more lets have steps to generate VISA enable e-card
Steps to Generate Virtual VISA e-card


1) Login to your online banking account (www.onlinesbi.com) and click on "e-cards" tab and select "State Bank Virtual Card" option.
2) Click on "Generate Virtual Card" tab.
3) Enter the amount and select an account which will be debited for funding (initially lien-marking and later debiting) the Virtual Card.
4) Enter the secure 8-digit password (OTP), received on your mobile.
After successful validation, Card image with Card No., expiry date, etc will be displayed on the screen and your Card is now created and available for e-commerce transaction

Indian largest banking institution SBI has started SMS based complain service. SMS Unhappy is the latest facility launched by the Bank to improve customer service.  The service is available 24 x 7 and you do not need to visit the branch to register your grievance.  All you need to do is to send just one SMS to the Bank.  It is thus paperless and one more Green Initiative of the Bank.

If you are not happy with the services offered by our Bank, just SMS “Unhappy” to 8008202020 and our dedicated “happy executives” will call you and get details regarding from you.  They, together with your branch will resolve the issue to your satisfaction.  The quick resolution of all your banking related troubles will surely bring a smile on your face. Go ahead and try it and have problem solved :)