India's largest public sector bank has offered a significant benefit to its customers. Customers will not be charged any transaction fees for withdrawing cash from ATMs. However, this facility is available for a limited period of three days. This move comes as bank employees across the country are set to observe a nationwide strike on September 28, 29, and 30.

In view of this proposed nationwide strike, the State Bank of India (SBI) has decided to waive ATM transaction charges for its customers.

**Bank's Announcement**
SBI stated that no ATM transaction fees will be charged for transactions made at any bank's ATM across the country during the strike period. This means customers can meet their cash requirements without worrying about the fees usually levied after the monthly free transaction limit is exhausted.

Banking doesn’t stop. Your needs don’t have to wait. Even during the proposed strike period, SBI continues to keep essential banking services accessible through ATMs, YONO, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, WhatsApp Banking, and 24×7 Contact Centre services. For seamless banking and hassle-free access whenever you need it, please call 📞 1800 1234 | 1800 2100.

— State Bank of India (@TheOfficialSBI) September 24, 2026

In an advisory, SBI stated, "We are making every possible effort to provide essential banking services during the strike; however, we request customers to complete necessary banking transactions before the strike dates. Please use ATMs/ADWMs and Customer Service Points (CSPs) for cash requirements, and prioritize digital channels such as Internet Banking, YONO, Mobile Banking, and UPI." Unions Object to Sunday Work
The government has directed all Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to remain open on Sunday, September 27. However, major bank employee unions are threatening a three-day strike and are urging employees not to report to the office on that Sunday.

🚨 MEETING UPDATE WITH DFS, NEW DELHI 🚨 Federation leaders of NOBW, NOBO, AIGBWO & AIGBOO, along with Shri Girish Chandra Arya Ji (Financial Sector In-charge, BMS), met with the Secretary, DFS, today. Key Demands Raised: ❌ Strong objection to declaring 27 Sept 2026 (Sunday) a working day. 📜 Demanded withdrawal of the order, OR 💰 Compensatory Off + Double Pay for all employees attending duty. The Secretary, DFS, responded positively and assured a fruitful resolution. #BankEmployees #BMS #AIGBOO #AIGBWO #NOBW #NOBO #DFS #BankUpdate @BMSkendra @gsnobo1977 @nobw_official @AIGBOO_AIGBWO @aiboc_in @UFBUIndia @DFS_India @BankofIndia_IN @OfficialBOMOO @BOIOO_UP

— 𝘽𝙊𝙄 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧𝙨' 𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 (𝘽𝙊𝙄𝙊𝙊-𝙉𝙊𝘽𝙊) (@boioo_boi) September 24, 2026

Bank employee unions have expressed objection to designating Sunday as a working day. Banking employee organizations have also objected to the decision to make September 27 a working day. Federation leaders from NOBW, NOBO, AIGBWO, and AIGBOO, accompanied by Girish Chandra Arya (Financial Sector In-charge, BMS), met with the Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) to discuss this issue.

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