New Delhi, Sep 24: Banks are advising customers to complete important branch-related transactions in advance as a three-day nationwide bank strike has been proposed from September 28 to 30.
State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank and other lenders have asked customers to plan their banking requirements ahead of the strike and make use of digital and self-service channels wherever possible.
Customers who need services that require a physical branch visit, including important documentation and other branch-dependent transactions, have been advised not to wait until the strike period. Banks have also encouraged customers to use ATMs, internet banking, mobile banking, UPI and other digital platforms for routine transactions.
The proposed strike has been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) and is scheduled to coincide with the month-end and half-yearly closing period on September 30. The timing could put additional pressure on branch operations and certain banking processes.
To reduce inconvenience, the government has announced that all Public Sector Banks and Regional Rural Banks will function normally on Sunday, September 27. The Reserve Bank of India has approved the operation of bank branches, offices, ATM-linked branches and currency chests on that day.
The government and bank managements have also appealed to the unions to defer the proposed strike and resolve outstanding issues through dialogue, while steps are being taken to ensure essential banking services remain available.
For customers and businesses, planning transactions in advance could help avoid delays, particularly for activities that depend on physical branches, cheque processing or other services that may be affected during the strike period.
With digital banking services continuing to play a larger role, customers can use online and mobile banking, UPI, ATMs and other self-service facilities for routine requirements. However, customers with urgent branch-related work are advised to complete it before the proposed strike dates.
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