Banks urge customers to pay EMI dues ahead of three-day strike

Several large banks have issued pre-emptive advisories to their customers, urging them to complete outstanding EMI payments before bank operations face disruptions due to the upcoming industrial action. The three-day strike by bank unions is scheduled to commence on Monday, affecting normal banking services across branches and digital platforms.

The alerts from major financial institutions recommend that customers prioritize payment of their equated monthly instalments and other critical financial transactions to avoid missing deadlines during the period of industrial action. Banks have advised customers to utilize online banking channels and complete their pending transactions at the earliest.

The strike call, issued by bank employee unions, is expected to impact customer services including fund transfers, loan processing, and counter operations at branches nationwide. While digital banking infrastructure typically continues to function during such industrial action, customers have been warned of potential delays in transaction processing and customer support services.

Banks have also suggested that customers plan ahead for any urgent cash withdrawals or banking requirements during the strike period. The advisories represent a standard precautionary measure adopted by financial institutions to minimize operational disruptions and customer inconvenience during periods of labor action.