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SBI Customers Alert: Bank Strike Looms, Check Cash, Cheque, UPI Services Now!
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News18•25-09-2026, 14:48
SBI Customers Alert: Bank Strike Looms, Check Cash, Cheque, UPI Services Now!
- •State Bank of India (SBI) has advised customers to use Customer Service Points (CSPs) for essential banking needs during the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30.
- •SBI highlighted its network of over 79,000 CSP outlets, which offer basic banking services like cash deposits, withdrawals, balance enquiries, and fund transfers, particularly in areas without nearby branches.
- •The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) called the strike demanding a five-day working week for banks, impacting public sector and regional rural banks, while private banks are expected to operate normally.
- •Customers with urgent branch-dependent transactions are advised to complete them by September 25 or utilize services available on September 27, as cash deposits, cheque processing, and document work may be affected.
- •Digital banking platforms, mobile banking, and UPI transactions are expected to continue functioning during the strike; UFBU has also threatened an indefinite strike from October 26 if demands are not met.
Key Questions Answered
The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has called for a three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30, with an additional indefinite strike threatened from October 26 if their demands are not met.
The bank employee unions are organizing the strike to demand the implementation of a five-day working week for banks.
Digital banking platforms, mobile banking, and UPI transactions are expected to continue working normally during the strike.
