Steps to Block Google Pay Account If Phone is Lost, this steps are also useful in blocking the other payment apps like PayTm and PhonePe also. These are the UPI apps which are linked to the individual bank accounts to send or receive the money. There are many individual who have enabled these apps through biometric or Fingerprint along with mobile login. If you misplaced or lost your phone, you will have to remove or block your UPI accounts as there are chances of fraud and you need to block these apps as soon as possible.
Follow the below steps to block the Gpay UPI App :
Key Highlights :
Step 1: Reach out to customer care support of all these apps like Gpay – 18004190157, Paytm – 01204456456 and PhonePe – 08068727374 or 02268727374
Step 2: Select lost phone Option
Step 3: Select the option to ‘enter a different phone number’ and enter the number linked with the account you want to block.
Step 4: Select log out from all devices option.
Paytm users can temporarily block their accounts by visiting the official website and reporting fraud after providing the details of the account like a debit or credit card statement or SMS. Upon verification, the account will be temporarily blocked.
Read – Click to Contact Google Pay India Customer Care
How to erase data on your phone ?
You may also erase data on phone following the below steps :
- Android users needs to visit android.com/find’.
- Log on to your Gmail account.
- Select the smartphone that you lost,
- Choose your Mobile Device, if many devices are connected to your mail ID, and erase the data.
Apple (iOS) users can use the Find My App to erase phone data.