Nationwide bank strike: State-Level Bankers’ Committee advises customers to plan banking transactions in advance

In view of a nationwide bank strike called by the joint banking trade unions from September 28 to 30, the State-Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) has advised customers to plan their banking transactions in advance and make maximum use of digital and alternative banking services.

The SLBC has directed all member banks in the State to take necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted availability of digital banking services and adequate cash availability at ATMs.

The committee, in an official statement here, has also urged the customers to complete any banking transactions that require physical visits to branches before the strike period. The customers can avail themselves of banking services through UPI, QR code-based payments, mobile banking, internet banking, ATMs, Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs), debit and credit cards, Point of Sale (POS) terminals, Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS), Business Correspondents (BCs), Customer Service Points (CSPs), and other available channels.