Several banks, including State Bank of India (SBI), Indian Bank and Union Bank of India, have issued customer advisories ahead of the proposed strike, asking customers to plan branch-dependent transactions in advance.
SBI said the UFBU has proposed a strike from September 28 to September 30 and advised customers to complete transactions that require branch visits before the strike period. The bank has also asked customers to use ATMs, Customer Service Points, internet banking, mobile banking, UPI and other digital channels for routine banking requirements.
Indian Bank has similarly informed customers that certain bank unions have proposed to observe a strike on September 28, 29 and 30.
The bank said that, if the strike materialises, customers can use ATMs/BNA, Business Correspondent points, mobile banking, UPI, internet banking and the bank’s national helpline for routine requirements.
The strike notice served by the UFBU covers September 28-30 and a continuous strike from October 26, 2026. SBI’s regulatory filing said the notice was served on behalf of seven unions — AIBEA, AIBOC, NCBE, AIBOA, BEFI, INBEF and INBOC — and cautioned that banking operations could be affected if the strike materialises.
Union Bank of India has also disclosed that the September 28-30 strike notice involves the UFBU, along with AIBOA, AIBASM and BKSM. It said the functioning of its branches and administrative offices across India may be affected if the strike takes place.
What bank customers should know
The proposed strike covers three working days — Monday, September 28, Tuesday, September 29 and Wednesday, September 30. The preceding Saturday, September 26, is the second Saturday of the month and September 27 is Sunday, meaning customers who need branch-based services may want to complete time-sensitive work before the weekend.
However, a bank strike does not necessarily mean that all banking services will stop. Banks have advised customers to use digital channels and ATMs for routine transactions, although availability of particular services can depend on the bank and the nature of the strike.
The unions have been pressing several demands, including implementation of a five-day banking week, changes relating to the performance-linked incentive scheme and pension-related issues. The UFBU has also given notice of a continuous strike from October 26