India

Bank Strike Relief: PSU Banks Scrap Extra ATM Fees for 3 Days

Published: 26 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Public sector banks including SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda and Union Bank have waived ATM transaction charges above the free monthly limit from September 28 to 30 during the nationwide bank strike. Customers can use ATMs without incurring extra charges as bank branch services may be affected.

Key Takeaways

The waiver is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted cash access for customers during the three-day strike, while banks encourage greater use of ATMs and digital banking channels.

Sources

TOI, Moneycontrol