Bank Strike: Big news for bank customers. If you’re an IDBI Bank account holder, mark November 2 and 3, 2026, on your calendar. These dates are important because of a potential strike by bank employees. Customers visiting branches for banking tasks on these days might run into some issues. To help out, IDBI Bank has put out a notice urging customers to finish any necessary transactions ahead of time.

The good news is that services like UPI, mobile banking, internet banking, ATMs, and Customer Service Points (CSPs) will still be up and running during the strike. So, there’s no need to stress about all banking services being disrupted. Let’s dive into why the strike is happening and what account holders should keep in mind for those two days.

What’s the reason behind the IDBI Bank strike on November 2 and 3?

IDBI Bank has received a strike notice from an employees’ union for November 2nd and 3rd, 2026. The bank shared an advisory for customers on October 31st via its official X account. However, the notice didn’t provide specific details about the reasons for the strike or what the employees are asking for. So, it’s crucial to steer clear of any misleading information floating around on social media about the strike. For now, the key takeaway for customers is to keep these dates in mind and wrap up any banking tasks beforehand.

Will IDBI Bank branches be closed on November 2 and 3?

The strike could affect how IDBI Bank branches operate. The extent of the impact will depend on how many employees participate and the situation at the time. The bank’s advisory doesn’t guarantee that all branches will be entirely shut down. Therefore, if you have any urgent banking needs, it’s wise to take care of them before November 2nd.

Be prepared in advance for the following tasks:

Resolution of complaint or problem related to bank account.
Submission of KYC related documents.
Depositing cheques or other required banking documents.
A transaction that requires a branch visit.
Any important work to be completed with the help of bank employees.

If your work can be done without a branch visit, use the bank’s digital options.

Which banking services will remain operational during the strike?

IDBI Bank has clarified that its digital banking channels, ATMs, and CSPs will remain operational during the proposed strike. This means that customers will be able to perform many important tasks from home or through a nearby ATM.

According to the bank, these services will be available:

1-UPI Payments: Customers will be able to make eligible UPI transactions as before. This feature can be used for online payments, in-store payments, and money transfers.

2. Go Mobile+ app: IDBI Bank’s mobile banking app will remain operational. Customers can access the banking services available through it.

3- Internet Banking:- Through net banking, customers will be able to avail online transactions and other available services.

4- ATM cash withdrawals: Customers will be able to withdraw money through ATMs. The bank also stated that there will be no fee for cash withdrawals from other banks’ ATMs during this period.

5. Customer Service Points (CSPs): The bank’s CSPs will also remain operational. Customers can access banking services available there.

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There will be no charge for withdrawing money from other bank’s ATM

IDBI Bank’s advisory also offers a special relief for customers. The bank has stated that no fees will be charged for cash withdrawals from other banks’ ATMs during the proposed strike on November 2nd and 3rd. This will benefit customers who need cash during these two days. However, cash availability and machine performance may vary from location to location. Therefore, it is best to make necessary cash arrangements in advance.