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Control how, when and where your debit card is used.

Card Controls & Alerts give you the ability to control when, where and how your Byline Mastercard® debit cards can be used, in real time, using the Byline Bank mobile app. Only want to use your debit card for ATM withdrawals? Traveling out of the country?¹ Now you can turn your card on and off,² set spending limits, get alerts when your card is used, and control where your card is used and how much can be spent when using it.

  • Turn Cards On and Off
    Turn a debit card on and off instantly. When off, a card can’t be used for anything except recurring payments. Once turned back on, it can be used within seconds.
  • Merchant Controls
    Control the types of merchants where a debit card can be used, including: restaurants, entertainment, gas stations, department stores, and more.
  • Transaction Controls
    Control the types of debit card transactions that are approved or denied, including: automatic-payments, in-store purchases, online purchases, ATM withdrawals, and more.
  • Set Spending Limits
    Set the maximum allowed debit card purchase amount. All purchases exceeding the limit will immediately be denied. You can change this limit in seconds on the fly from the mobile app.
  • Locations
    Block international purchases or map out and create specific regions3 where you want card purchases allowed.
  • Push-Notification Alerts
    Receive real‐time push notifications within seconds of a transaction going through. Alerts can be personalized by merchant or transaction type, for international transactions or based on specific dollar limits.

To Access Card Controls & Alerts:

  1. Log into the Byline Bank mobile app.
  2. Tap on the “More” menu.
  3. Click on “Card Controls” or “Alerts.”
  4. Any personal debit card should automatically be accessible for Card Controls & Alerts!