[Resolved]  Standard Chartered Bank Debit Card — annual charge for reissue debit card

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Mumbai City, Maharashtra

I have a SCB account (salary account) from 2009 and was issued a FREE debit card along with it.
Recently I lost my debit card and asked for re-issue of the debit card...and the bank says that they are going to charge me an annual fee!?
My problem is - the account is the same, the relationship is same, the card is same category/type, so WHY ARE THEY CHARGING ME AN ANNUAL fee. The amount is irrelevant!
I understand a one time charge for a new card, but ANNUAL fee for WHAT...
These banks...don't build, but look for ways to SOUR/BREAK relationships!
I am stuck with this bank because of my salary account...but I definitely will avoid transactions with this bank!
People - beware - dont loose your card...which is a problem by itself, but also the bank sees this as an opportunity to further WRING your neck!