From The Economic Times · PTI · · 1m 10s
Banks Advise Customers to Complete Transactions Before Strike
Public sector banks urge customers to complete essential banking transactions ahead of three-day strike starting September 28.
In brief
Public sector banks urge customers to complete essential banking transactions ahead of three-day strike starting September 28. Public sector banks and some private banks advise customers to complete essential transactions before a three-day strike begins September 28 to avoid disruption. Originally reported by The…
Strike Announcement
Public sector banks and older generation private banks issued advisories urging customers to complete essential banking transactions ahead of the three-day strike starting September 28.
“The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), which claims to represent 90 per cent of the banking workforce, has announced a three-day strike beginning September 28, to press for a five-day banking week and other demands.”
Strike Impact
The strike, if it materialises, would coincide with the banking sector's half-yearly closing and may disrupt branch services.
“Customers are therefore requested to complete their essential banking transactions well in advance of the proposed strike dates to avoid any inconvenience.”
SBI Advisory
SBI advised customers to use digital channels like YONO, Internet Banking, UPI, and ATMs for cash needs to avoid service disruptions during the strike.
“Customers are also requested to make use of ATMs/ADWMs for their cash requirements and utilise YONO, Internet/Mobile Banking, UPI and other digital channels for their banking needs, wherever possible.”
Bank of India Advisory
Bank of India urged customers to use 24X7 digital channels such as Mobile Banking, ATM, Internet Banking, and UPI during the strike period.
“due to nation-wide Bank strike on 28, 29 and 30th September 2026, we request you to use the bank's 24X7 digital channels such as Mobile Banking/ ATM/ Internet Banking/ BC Point/ UPI for your banking needs.”
Karnataka Bank Advisory
Karnataka Bank warned that branch operations may be affected if the strike materialises but assured necessary steps to maintain services.
“If the strike materialises, the normal functioning of the bank branches, offices, departments may be affected and the bank is taking necessary steps to ensure normal functioning.”
Digital Banking Continues
New generation private banks like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and IndusInd Bank will continue normal operations during the strike.
“new generation private sector banks like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and IndusInd Bank would continue their normal banking operations.”
The main idea
Public sector banks and some private banks advise customers to complete essential transactions before a three-day strike begins September 28 to avoid disruption.