PNB - Retail User : Register for SMS Alert or Mobile Banking Service

Today I wanted to transfer amount from Punjab National Bank in Other Bank Account ( i.e State Bank A/c) using a NEFT service However when I clicked on Add NEFT Payee to add payee then got below error -
"Please register for alert before proceeding"

PNB - Mobile SMS ALERT


If you are getting the same ERROR then it means your Mobile number is not registered for Internet mobile banking services or SMS Alert.

Go to the Nearest Bank Branch to Activate Mobile SMS Alert -
So to avail this service you will have to visit your nearest branch and You need to provide your mobile number in the application form for receiving an SMS alert.The SMS alert is a very good service which is used to make more secure transaction, since every activity of transaction will be notified to customer through SMS Alert.Go to the bank and ask for SMS activation alert form.

Call Customer Care to Activate Mobile SMS Alert - 
You can request the same service by calling customer care on  toll free number 18001802222, choose 9 option to talk with customer care officer, they will ask you few questions to check that you are owner of an account. You may ask to customer care to activate the service, they will ask your mobile number, provide your mobile number and finally they will provide a complain number of this request, note down it for future reference. The service will be activated in 72 hours. You may further call to customer care to know the status of your request by choosing option 6.

So now onward you will get SMS alert whenever any transaction performed.An SMS alert will be use to send URN Number, Balance Credit Alert, Balance Debit Alert and Cheque Deposit Alert, Cheque Bounce Alert.You may check your  account balance by sending an SMS.

SMS Alert will include following services -:
  • Return of cheque (bounced) for specific amount  for SF/CA/CC/OD accounts
  • Realization of cheques above a specific limit.
  • Realization of bills  above specific limit
  • Third party account transfer for specific amount
  • RTGS / NEFT or any other inward remittance in the account above a specific limit
  • NEFT / RTGS outward remittance (irrespective of amount)
  • Cash withdrawal above specific amount
  • On withdrawal at ATM above specific amount
  • Dishonor of DD purchased
  • Execution of standing  instructions
  • Stop payment of cheque