Technology has changed the lives of human beings to a great extent. It has impacted almost every aspect of our lives. Nowadays, no one needs to carry cash in their pockets. It has been so many years since something called ATM cards, plastic cards with magnetic strips, has changed the financial setup. Making payments has become a lot easier since the invention of ATM cards. All you need is a bank account with a minimum balance to make payments easily and instantly. This article on writing an application for an ATM card will help you learn the format of the letter. You can also go through the sample letters for a better understanding.
If you have recently started a new bank account or if you have lost your ATM card, you can write a letter requesting your bank manager to provide you with an ATM card. There are a few things you have to remember when you request for a new ATM card. You have to make sure you mention your complete bank account number and also attach the necessary proof for identification. You can provide your contact details as well so that the bank officials can contact you in case they need any clarification.
You can write letters to the bank managers if you have any issues with any of the services they provide. You can refer to Letter Writing for different types of formal and informal letters and other letters like application for change of mobile number in the bank, application for cheque book issue, application for bank statement and bank account closing letter.
A letter requesting for the issuance of a new ATM card can be written in the format of a formal letter. A simple format of an ATM card application letter is given below for your reference.
Address Line 3 (Pincode)
DD/MM/YY or MM/DD/YY
The Bank Manager
Name of the Bank
Mention the Branch
State and Pincode
Subject: State the purpose of your letter. In this case, you are writing the letter to request the bank manager for a new ATM card.
Body of the letter
Paragraph 1 – Explain why you are writing the letter.
Paragraph 2 – Mention your complete bank account number and thank them for their service.
Paragraph 3 (optional)
Complimentary Closing – Yours sincerely, Sincerely, etc.
Signature of the sender
NAME in block letters
Have a look at the following sample letters to have an idea of how to write a letter to request for a new ATM card.
Door No. 91, Thekkel House
N G G O Colony, Thangavel Street
January 12, 2022
The Bank Manager
State Bank of India
Subject: Issue of new ATM card
I am Baskar Swaminathan, and I recently applied for a savings bank account with the account number (mention your account number) at your branch. I am writing to bring to your kind attention that my account has been verified and activated. I was informed that I would be receiving the ATM card last week, but I have not received it yet. It might be some issue with the delivery agency. Whatever be the reason, it would be really helpful if you could check the current status of my ATM card. I would like to receive it before this weekend as I will be shifting to Bangalore.
I request you to kindly understand my situation and do the needful so that I can receive my ATM card at the earliest.
Signature of the sender
45, Lawrence’s Cottage
January 25, 2022
The Bank Manager
Central Bank of India
Subject: Request for issuance of new ATM card
I am a premium account holder in your bank. I am writing to request you to issue me a new ATM card as I misplaced my ATM card.
I make frequent transactions as I own a business, and for the same reason, I am in urgent need of an ATM card. I would be highly obliged if you could consider my request and process the issuance of the new ATM card as soon as possible because all the payments are on hold.
I am enclosing a copy of my bank passbook and a copy of my Aadhaar card as proof of identification along with this letter for your reference. I am also providing my contact details. Please feel free to contact me in case of any concerns.
Thank you in advance for your kind consideration.
Signature of the sender
Phone number: 12345
Email address : name.123@email.com
1. Copy of bank passbook
2. Copy of Aadhaar card
23, Bharathi Nagar
Ramanathapuram P. O.
The Bank Manager
South Indian Bank
Subject: Application for new ATM card
I am Dhrishya Raghunath, and I hold a savings account with the account number (mention your account number) in your bank. I would like to inform you that my ATM card will expire on the 25 th of this month, and it would be of great help if you could see to it that I receive my new ATM card before the 25 th . I have shifted to Bangalore as I have started working from the office, and I would be very grateful if you could send the ATM card to the below-mentioned address.
Notre Dame Apartments
I have attached a copy of my bank passbook, a copy of my PAN card as identity proof and my electricity bill as address proof. I request you to kindly do the needful and initiate the process as soon as possible.
Feel free to contact me in case of any queries or clarifications.
Thank you for your constant support and cooperation.
Signature of the sender
Phone number – 12345
Email address – name.name@email.com
1. Copy of bank passbook
2. ID Proof – Copy of PAN Card
3. Address Proof – Copy of Electricity Bill
I am Dhrishya Raghunath, and I hold a savings account with the account number 4503yyyyyyy4589 in your bank. I would like to inform you that my ATM card will expire on the 25th of this month, and it would be of great help if you could see to it that I receive my new ATM card before the 25th. I have attached a copy of my bank passbook, a copy of my PAN card as identity proof and my electricity bill as address proof. I request you to kindly do the needful and initiate the process as soon as possible.
In your application for an ATM card, see to it that you mention your complete bank account number accurately. You can also let the bank manager know when you are expecting to receive your ATM card, and in case you are staying in a different place now, and you want it delivered there, mention the new address. Also, provide address proof and identification proof for their reference.
A letter requesting for the issuance of a new ATM card can be written in the format of a formal letter. See that you write your complete address, the date on which you are writing the ATM card application letter, the address of your bank branch, the subject stating the purpose of your letter, the salutation, the body of the letter explaining why you need a new ATM card and thanking them for their service. End the letter with your signature and your name in block letters.