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SBI Waives ATM Charges During Bank Strike, Ensures Seamless Banking Access
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Moneycontrol•25-09-2026, 15:34
SBI Waives ATM Charges During Bank Strike, Ensures Seamless Banking Access
- •State Bank of India (SBI) announced a waiver of ATM transaction charges from September 28 to 30, allowing customers to withdraw cash without fees during the three-day bank strike.
- •The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) called for the strike from September 28-30 after talks for a five-day banking week failed.
- •SBI assures customers that essential banking services remain accessible through ATMs, YONO, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, WhatsApp Banking, and 24×7 Contact Centre services during the strike.
- •Customers with branch-related work are advised to complete it on September 27, as public sector banks and regional rural banks will be open.
- •For routine transactions and payments, customers can rely on UPI, mobile banking, and internet banking, ensuring their linked accounts have sufficient funds.
Key Questions Answered
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) is holding a three-day strike because talks with the government did not yield progress on their demand for a five-day banking week.
No, State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a waiver of ATM transaction charges during the strike period from September 28 to 30 to help customers withdraw cash.
Yes, public sector banks and regional rural banks have been directed to remain open on Sunday, September 27, giving customers a working day to complete branch-related work.
