SBI Advises Customers Before Proposed Three-Day Strike
SBI Advises Customers Before Proposed Three-Day Strike
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Key Points
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The UFBU’s September 11 action was described as a one-day nationwide strike, preceding the proposed three-day stoppage later in the month.
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SBI’s advisory specifically identifies fund transfers and bill or other payments as routine transactions that customers can continue handling through internet banking, mobile banking, YONO and UPI.
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The October 26 open-ended strike is presented as part of the UFBU’s wider programme of protest action, rather than as an isolated event separate from the September strikes.
State Bank of India is warning customers to finish branch-dependent banking tasks before a three-day nationwide strike starting September 28, 2026. United Forum of Bank Unions members plan to walk off the job through September 30, potentially blocking access to branch services that need physical documents or staff help psuconnect.in. The timing could create five consecutive days without normal branch access when combined with the following weekend.
Customers can still access cash through ATMs, deposit machines, and mobile banking during the strike indiatvnews.com. Fund transfers, bill payments, and routine transactions will work through internet banking, YONO, and UPI livemint.com. This follows an earlier strike on September 11 and precedes another open-ended stoppage starting October 26.
What Services Will Face Disruption
Branch services requiring physical paperwork, staff verification, and cheque deposits will likely slow down or stop psuconnect.in. Cash withdrawals, deposits, remittances, bill payments, government-related transactions, and loan repayments all depend on branch access psuconnect.in. SBI says it will try to keep essential services running, but disruptions depend on how many employees actually strike.
Digital Banking Remains Open During Walkout
Customers can shift routine work to digital channels that don't need branch staff. Fund transfers, bill payments, and cash access work through internet banking, mobile banking, YONO app, and UPI livemint.com. ATMs and Automated Deposit and Withdrawal Machines stay operational indiatvnews.com. These options cover most everyday transactions without requiring a physical branch visit.
Why Banks Are Demanding Better Working Conditions
United Forum of Bank Unions represents roughly 90% of bank officers and employees across seven unions english.mathrubhumi.com. The September 28-30 strike is the second major walkout this month, following a one-day strike on September 11 indiatvnews.com. Union demands include a five-day work week and other employment improvements english.mathrubhumi.com.
Preparing for a Potential Five-Day Service Gap
The strike runs September 28-30, immediately before the September 26-27 weekend, which could create five consecutive days of limited branch access english.mathrubhumi.com. An additional open-ended strike is planned to start October 26, expanding the protest timeline english.mathrubhumi.com. The finance ministry asked the home ministry to secure critical banking infrastructure ahead of the strike livemint.com.
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