Temporarily deactivate my card

Deactivating your card is a great way to ensure that it is secure and unusable by you or anyone else.

You can reactivate it at any time.

Tip: The fastest and easiest way to temporarily deactivate your card is via the UBS Mobile Banking App or E-Banking in a web browser.

These instructions apply to the following cards:

  • Visa debit cards
  • Mastercard debit cards

Unfortunately, it is not possible to temporarily deactivate V PAY or Maestro cards.

Temporarily deactivate your card

On your smartphone


1. Log in to the Mobile Banking App

2. Tap Cards

3. Tap the Debit tab , then tap the card you’d like to deactivate temporarily

4. Tap Security Settings

5. Tap the Temporarily deactivate card switch to deactivate

Your card is now temporarily deactivated. You can reactivate your card at any time.

On your computer


1. Log on to E-Banking

2. Navigate to Accounts & Cards > Debit cards > security settings

3. Choose the debit card you’d like to deactivate

4. Click on the Temporarily deactivate card switch

Your card is now temporarily deactivated. You can reactivate your card at any time.

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