# 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.
- Title: Banks Advise Customers to Complete Transactions Before Strike
- Summary: Public sector banks urge customers to complete essential banking transactions ahead of three-day strike starting September 28. Public sector banks and some…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/banks-advise-customers-to-complete-essential-transactions-ahead-of-3-day-strike/articleshow/134488123.cms
- Author: PTI
- Published: 2026-09-25T14:57:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: public sector banks, bank strike, sbi, bank of india, karnataka bank, ufbu, digital banking, banking transactions
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Public sector banks and some private banks advise customers to complete essential transactions before a three-day strike begins September 28 to avoid disruption.