SBI Waives ATM Charges for 3 Days From September 28 to 30 Ahead of Proposed Bank Strike
State Bank of India has announced that it will waive charges on ATM transactions for three days, from September 28 to September 30, as part of preparations to keep essential banking services running during a proposed nationwide bank strike.
State Bank of India has announced that it will waive charges on ATM transactions for three days, from September 28 to September 30, as part of preparations to keep essential banking services running during a proposed nationwide bank strike. During this window, SBI account holders will not be charged for cash withdrawals or other transactions carried out at ATMs belonging to any bank, whether it is an SBI machine or one operated by another lender, the bank said.
Digital And Contact Centre Services To Stay Active
SBI confirmed that customers will continue to have uninterrupted access to banking through multiple channels even if the strike goes ahead. This includes ATMs, the YONO app, mobile banking, internet banking and WhatsApp banking. Bank Strike: Will UPI, Mobile Banking and ATMs Work During the 3-Day Nationwide Walkout?
Round the clock digital payment options such as UPI, IMPS, RTGS and NEFT will also remain functional throughout the period, allowing customers to carry out transfers and payments without disruption.
SBI Waives ATM Charges For Three Days Ahead Of Proposed Bank Strike
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Even during the proposed strike period, SBI continues to keep essential banking services accessible through ATMs, YONO, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, WhatsApp Banking and 24×7 Contact Centre services.
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The bank's 24x7 customer support helpline will stay operational as well, with SBI directing customers to reach out on 1800 1234 or 1800 2100 for any banking assistance during this time.
Sunday Working Day To Help Customers Prepare
In addition to the ATM fee waiver, SBI said all public sector banks and regional rural banks will operate as usual on Sunday, September 27, which is typically a non working day. This extra working day is intended to give customers a window to finish urgent banking tasks before the proposed strike begins.
SBI framed the entire set of measures, including the fee waiver, extended digital access and the additional working Sunday, as an effort to make sure basic banking functions such as cash withdrawals, digital payments and customer support are not affected by the strike. Banks Open on Sunday: Public Sector Branches To Function on September 27; Here's Why.
The bank reinforced this message in a post on social media on September 24, stating that banking services would not come to a halt and that customer needs did not have to wait, while listing out the channels that would remain accessible.
Since the proposed strike is likely to disrupt in-branch banking operations, the availability of ATMs, digital platforms and helpline support is expected to matter more for customers looking to manage their banking needs over the affected days.
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