SBI issues new advisory for customers, Know the details
SBI: Big news for SBI customers. The largest public sector bank in the country, State Bank of India (SBI), has released a crucial and urgent advisory for its vast customer base. In light of the nationwide strike (SBI Staff Strike) planned by bank employees for
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SBI: Big news for SBI customers. The largest public sector bank in the country, State Bank of India (SBI), has released a crucial and urgent advisory for its vast customer base. In light of the nationwide strike (SBI Staff Strike) planned by bank employees for early next week, SBI has recommended that customers utilize alternative methods for their banking transactions. Due to the strike, many SBI branches nationwide are likely to be closed or have disrupted operations. In this context, the bank has provided this new update to ensure customer convenience and facilitate smooth transactions.
As per a report, SBI has made a special appeal to its over 520 million customers. The bank has encouraged customers to fully utilize digital and online channels for money transfers and other financial activities, considering the strike threatened by its employee union.
SBI encourages customers to utilize these alternative channels
SBI has called on its millions of account holders to use ATMs for cash withdrawals and other essential services. They have also been advised to reach out to their nearest Customer Service Centers (CSPs) for assistance. The bank has recommended prioritizing online banking services such as its official digital platform, the YONO app, and UPI for transactions.
SBI, which represents nearly a quarter (one-fifth) of the total banking activity in the country, has assured that it is doing everything possible to provide essential services at its more than 23,200 branches. The bank stated in its announcement, “We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused by this.”
Banking services may face disruptions for 5 consecutive days
If the proposed strike by bank employees goes ahead, SBI’s operations across the country may be stalled or impacted for 5 consecutive days. This is due to a unique combination of holidays and the strike. Banks will be closed on 23rd May, which is the fourth Saturday of the month. Sunday will be the weekly holiday on 24th May. The first day of the two-day strike by the employees will be on 25th May.
Why are SBI employees going on strike?
The All India State Bank of India Staff Federation (AISBISF) has issued a notice for a two-day nationwide strike starting May 25th. The employee organization has placed various demands before the bank management, and this strike has been called to pressure them to meet them. Employees are demanding that adequate numbers of new employees be immediately recruited to fill vacant positions in the bank. Messengers and armed guards be recruited for branch security and order. NPS employees should be given the option to change their pension fund manager.
— State Bank of India (@TheOfficialSBI) May 22, 2026
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