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debit card controls

Alerts and protections

Receive immediate notifications for every card use you set up, helping you to stay on budget and detect any suspicious activity.

Travel notices

Set travel dates and alerts so your card works wherever you go. Prevent interruptions and keep your account secure while you're away.

Card on/off features

Misplaced your debit card? Instantly turn it off with a tap in our online banking app. Found it? Just turn it back on. It’s easy, fast, and secure.

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Get started with debit card controls

A free feature of digital banking, you can adjust your card controls online or through the mobile app.

How to set up debit card controls

In the mobile app:

  1. Log in to the First Financial Bank app.
  2. Tap the three-line icon in the upper left corner to open the main menu.
  3. Select Debit Cards from the dashboard menu.
  4. Choose Alerts & Protections to set up notifications, or Travel Notice if you’re planning a trip.
  5. To quickly turn your card on or off, use the toggle button.

In online banking:

  1. Log in to First Financial online banking from your computer.
  2. Select Debit Cards from the dashboard menu on the left.
  3. To set up notifications, choose Alerts & Protections.
  4. If you’re traveling, select Travel Notice.
  5. Need to turn your card on or off? Use the toggle button for quick control.

Setting up notifications:

  1. Open Notification Settings and select Manage to customize which notifications you want and how you’d like to receive them.
  2. You can choose to get alerts by email or text message.

Note: Before you can set controls, you’ll need to enroll. After you select Debit Cards from the dashboard menu, enter your email or phone number to start the quick process.

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Personalize your experience

Protect your account, your way

Decide which types of transactions are allowed and block the rest.

  • Set spending limits to help you stick to your budget and manage your money your way.
  • Stop fraud fast when you disable your card anytime in seconds.
  • Travel with confidence and prevent declined purchases while you’re away.
  • Custom notifications help you stay informed by setting the preferences that matter to you.

Benefits of card controls

Easy access

Manage everything from our secure app or online banking. Quickly monitor card controls and instantly spot any suspicious activity.

Stop fraud fast

Disable your card anytime in seconds.

Travel with confidence

Prevent declined purchases while you’re away.

Custom notifications

Stay informed your way by setting the preferences that matter to you.

Want to learn more about other First Financial online banking services?

Check out our resource library with FAQs, videos, and step-by-step instructions.

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