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SBI Warns of Possible Disruptions During September Bank Strike
SBI has warned that some bank branches may have fewer services during a planned strike.
The strike is proposed for September 28 to 30, 2026.
It was called by the United Forum of Bank Unions.
SBI wants customers to finish important branch work before the strike begins.
Services needing paper documents or help from bank employees could take longer.
Some essential services may still be available, depending on how many employees join the strike.
Customers can use ATMs, deposit and withdrawal machines, and Customer Service Points for some needs.
Internet banking, mobile banking, YONO and UPI can handle many routine payments and transfers.
Because the two days before the strike are a weekend, normal branch access could be limited for several days.
State Bank of India urged customers to complete important branch transactions before September 28, 2026.
The United Forum of Bank Unions has proposed a nationwide strike from September 28 to 30.
Branch services requiring physical documents, staff assistance, verification or certain cheque processes could be delayed.
SBI said essential services should remain available, but branch operations may depend on employee participation.
Customers can use ATMs, ADWMs, CSPs, internet banking, mobile banking, YONO and UPI for eligible services.
- Who
- State Bank of India advised customers, while the United Forum of Bank Unions proposed the strike.
- What
- A three-day nationwide bank strike is proposed, with possible disruptions to branch-based services.
- Where
- Across India, at participating bank branches.
- When
- September 28 to 30, 2026; September 26 and 27 fall on the preceding weekend.
- Why
- The strike is part of the United Forum of Bank Unions' ongoing protest action.
Key facts
- Advisory issuer
- State Bank of India urged customers to plan important transactions in advance.
- Proposed strike
- September 28-30, 2026.
- Strike organizer
- United Forum of Bank Unions.
- Potentially affected services
- Transactions requiring physical documentation, staff assistance, verification and certain cheque-related processes.
- Alternative channels
- Automated Teller Machines, Automated Deposit and Withdrawal Machines and Customer Service Points.
- Digital channels
- Internet banking, mobile banking, YONO and Unified Payments Interface services.
- Other protest action
- The United Forum of Bank Unions announced a continuous strike beginning October 26.
Quotes
State Bank of India
India’s largest public-sector bank issuing an advisory to customers
“Please be advised that the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has proposed a three-day strike from 28th September 2026 to 30th September 2026”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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