How to Activate SBI SMS/Mobile Banking
State Bank of India’s SMS and mobile banking services allow you to perform a variety of tasks easily. The service can be availed by any SBI account holder by following a few simple steps. Customers can register for SBI mobile banking online, by visiting their office, or at an ATM.
Services Available After Activation:
Once the registration process is complete, customers can avail the below-mentioned services:
- Balance Enquiry
- Mini Statement
- Cheque Book Request
- E-Statement - last 6 month
How to Activate SMS Banking via Mobile Handset:
Follow these simple steps to activate SMS Banking via your mobile:
- Send 'MBSREG' as an SMS to 9223440000 or 567676. The SMS must be sent from the mobile number you wish to activate the services for.
- You will receive the User ID and Mobile PIN (MPIN).
- Download the bank's mobile app and log in with the help of the User ID and password.
Registration at SBI Branch:
Once the handset validation has been completed, you can visit the SBI Home Branch to complete the registration process. Once the required form is filled and submitted, the SBI Mobile Banking Service will be activated immediately.
How to Register for SMS Banking at an SBI ATM:
The registration process that must be followed at an SBI ATM is mentioned below:
- Once the debit card has been swiped, choose the 'Mobile Registration' option.
- Next, select Mobile Banking.
- Enter the mobile number. Next, select 'Yes'.
- Next, you must confirm the mobile number.
- You will receive a slip confirming that the registration process has been completed.
- An SMS will be sent confirming the activation of your account.
How to Register through OnlineSBI:
The process to complete the registration via OnlineSBI is given below:
- Log in to 'OnlineSBI'.
- Click on 'eServices'.
- Select 'State Bank Freedom'. Ensure that the MPIN is changed and an SMS has been received stating that the handset validation has been completed.
- Click on 'Registration'.
- The list of accounts will be displayed. Select the account and click on 'Submit'.
The savings account that has been selected will be the main account for the mobile banking service. You can register only one account via OnlineSBI.
Services Offered by SBI SMS Banking:
The following are the services provided by the SMS banking system of SBI:
Services Offered | How to Avail |
Mini statement | SMS ‘MSTMT’ to 09223866666 |
E-statement | SMS ‘ESTMT <space>Account Number<space><4-digit code>’ to 09223588888 |
Cheque book request | SMS ‘CHQREQ’ to 09223588888 |
Balance Enquiry | SMS ‘BAL’ to 09223766666 |
Control ATM Card Usage | SMS ‘SWON / SWOFFATM / POS / ECOM / INTL / DOM <space> <last four digits of the card>’ to 09223966666 |
Education Loan Interest Certificate | SMS ‘ELI<space>Account Number<space><4-digit code of account holder’s choice to encrypt the PDF>’ to 09223588888 |
Home Loan Interest Certificate | SMS ‘HLI <space>Account Number<space><4-digit code of account holder’s choice to encrypt the PDF>’ to 09223588888 |
Green PIN Facility | ‘PIN <space> <last four digits of the debit card> <space> <last four digits of debit card linked-account number>’ to 567676 |
Control ATM Card Usage | SMS ‘SWON / SWOFFATM / POS / ECOM / INTL / DOM <space> <last four digits of the card>’ to 09223966666 |
PM Social Security Schemes | Via SBI Quick Application |
SMS ‘CAR’ to 09223588888 | |
SBI Home Loan | SMS ‘HOME’ to 09223588888 |
How to De-Register SBI SMS Banking?
Customers must send a message ‘DREG’ to 09223488888 from register mobile number to de-register from SBI Quick Service or SBI SMS banking.
SBI SMS Banking Charges:
The following are the applicable charges imposed by State Bank of India on SMS Banking facility:
Number | Charges |
6-digit number (567676) | Premium charges (as applicable) |
10 digits number | as per customer’s mobile bill plan, SMS charges will be applied (as applicable) |
FAQs on How to Activate SBI SMS/Mobile Banking for the First Time
- Do I need to submit any documents to register for SBI SMS banking?
No, you do not need to submit any document to register for SBI SMS banking services.
- How can I set up an SBI SMS alert?
To set up an SBI SMS alert, click on the SMS alert link on the Internet banking site in the request tab. A list of accounts will be presented and click on ‘Ok’ after selecting the account to enable the SMS alert for that particular account.
- Can I change the settings for SMS alerts?
Yes, you can modify SMS alert settings online.
- Can I disable all alerts for an account?
Yes, the customers can disable the SMS alert for account by disabling the hyperlink.
- What if I change my mobile phone number?
In case there is a change in your mobile number, you can update the details through ‘OnlineSBI’ or by visiting the SBI branch.
- Can SMS alerts set for one account be applicable for all accounts?
No, SMS alert set for one account is not applicable for all accounts. The SMS alert should be set individually for all accounts.
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