Atms

73% ATMs now dispense ₹100, ₹200 notes ahead of RBI's Sept 30 deadline

RBI directed banks in April 2025 to ensure 75 per cent of ATMs dispense ₹100 or ₹200 notes from at least one cassette by the September 30 deadline to improve access to small denominations

Shortage of ₹100, ₹200 notes may delay RBI's ATM target, say banks

Cash logistics firms and banks cite note supply and operational costs as key concerns in meeting RBI's target for ATMs dispensing Rs 100 or Rs 200 notes by September 2025

Indo-Pak tensions: PSBs fortified ops in sensitive areas along border

Banks such as Punjab & Sind Bank, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank have asked their circle heads to stay in their zonal offices

SBI, PNB say ATMs stocked, services smooth amid India-Pakistan tensions

State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and several other lenders on Friday said their ATMs are fully functional, well-stocked, and that digital services are operating smoothly. The announcements came against the backdrop of reports on social media that ATMs are likely to be shut in the coming days amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. They also said that all their digital services are operating smoothly. "All our ATMs, CDMs/ADWMs and digital services are fully operational and available for public use," India's largest bank, State Bank of India, said in a post on social media post 'X'. India's largest lender also advised its customers not to rely on unverified information. Similar messages have been posted by Bank of Baroda, Punjab and Sindh Bank, Canara Bank and Bank of India. "All our digital services too are operating smoothly, ensuring a seamless banking experience from the comfort of your home," Punjab National Bank said in a post on social media platform ..

Change is coming: Why RBI wants more Rs 100, Rs 200 notes in ATMs

Regulator seeks to help people in having cash for small purchases though digital financial transactions are growing

RBI ask banks to ensure ATMs dispense Rs 100, Rs 200 notes

The Reserve Bank of India on Monday asked banks to ensure that ATMs dispense Rs 100 or Rs 200 denomination notes to enhance the availability of these currency notes to the public. Banks and White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs) have to implement the direction in a phased manner. "As part of an endeavour towards enhancing public access to frequently used denominations of banknotes, it has been decided that all banks and White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs) shall ensure that their ATMs dispense Rs 100 and Rs 200 denomination banknotes on a regular basis...," the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in a circular. According to the circular, by September 30, 2025, 75 per cent of all ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) shall dispense either Rs 100 or Rs 200 denomination banknotes from at least one cassette. By March 31, 2026, 90 per cent of all ATMs shall dispense either Rs 100 or Rs 200 denomination banknotes from at least one cassette.

Despite growth of e-transactions, ATMs see surge in orders, deployment

Hike in interchange fees may lead to more deployments in bank as well as white label ATMs

EPFO set for digital overhaul with new IT platform by May-June: Mandaviya

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to undergo a major digital overhaul to enhance services for over 9 crore beneficiaries, with Version 3.0 set to launch by May or June, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday. In coming days, EPFO beneficiaries will be able to withdraw funds from ATMs due to faster processing of claims on the newer Version 3.0, Mandaviya said in an interview with PTI. "EPFO will soon implement Version 3.0 with the help of a robust IT platform to provide seamless and simplified services, including auto-claim settlements, digital corrections, and ATM-based fund withdrawals. The overhaul is aimed at making EPFO accessible and efficient," he said. According to Mandaviya, the new version will eliminate the need for complex and lengthy form-filling processes or physical visits for claims and corrections. Beneficiaries will be able to update their EPFO accounts and mandates using OTP verification and conveniently monitor

Kotak Mahindra Bank to hike ATM charges from May 1: Check New Rates

New charges apply after free monthly transaction limits, says lender

ATM withdrawals to cost Rs 23 per transaction beyond free limit from May 1

Bank customers are eligible for five free transactions (inclusive of financial and non-financial transactions) every month from their bank ATMs

EPFO 3.0 to rollout soon; will allow funds withdrawal from ATMs: Mandaviya

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Thursday that the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will soon launch the "EPFO 3.0 version," which will allow subscribers to withdraw funds from ATMs, along with several other new features. Speaking after inaugurating EPFO's Office Complex of Telangana Zonal Office and Regional Office here this evening, he said the 'EPFO 3.0 version' will be equivalent to the banking system. "In the coming days, EPFO 3.0 version will come. This means EPFO will become equivalent to a bank. Like how transactions are carried out in a bank, you (EPFO subscribers) have your Universal Account Number (UAN) and you will be able to do all your work," he said. "Neither do you to have visit EPFO offices nor do you have to go to employer. It is your money and you can withdraw it as and when you want. Now you still need to go to EPFO offices. I promise you, in the coming days, you can withdraw your money from ATMs whenever you want. We are carrying

No need for round-the-clock manning of every ATM, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside a Gauhati High Court order for round-the-clock manning of ATMs to ensure one customer entry at a time. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K Vinod Chandran took note of the submissions of solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for some banks, that it was not practical to deploy security guards round the clock at all ATMs. "In Assam, we have around 4,000 ATMs. We cannot have one security guard at all the ATMs. The worldwide recognised system is to have CCTVs," he said. Mehta said the apex court in December 2016 stayed the high court's direction, which could be made absolute. He said the petitioner banks, including the State Bank of India, had no grievance in accepting the other directions issued by the high court in December 2013 concerning security protocols for proper functioning of ATMs. The bench allowed the petition and set aside the direction issued by the high court which read, "Place security guards round the clock at all ATMs so that

ATMs to loans: Union Budget, Mint Road, and evolving financial landscape

A South Block and Mint Road tango is in the offing in 2025, foregrounded by deeper consultations with various stakeholders

EPFO subscribers may soon withdraw claim amounts from accounts through ATMs

Subscribers of the retirement fund body EPFO may soon be able to withdraw claim amounts from their accounts through ATMs, a top official said. Union Labour Secretary Sumita Dawra has reportedly said that the labour ministry is upgrading information technology infrastructure to provide enhanced services to the Indian workforce. She further said that claimants, beneficiaries or insured individuals will be able to access their claim amounts through ATMs. According to the report, the withdrawal will be capped at 50 per cent of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF). A maximum of Rs 7 lakh is provided under the Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) scheme run by the EPFO to the heirs of deceased subscribers. Thus, the heir of the deceased EPFO subscriber may also be able to use ATMs to withdraw the settled claim. A query e-mail sent to the labour ministry did not elicit any response.

Fewer ATMs, more UPI: India's banking sector shifts to digital payments

As digital payments and UPI gain popularity, Indian banks are cutting down on ATM expansion, especially in off-site locations, and focusing on digital infrastructure

SBI to outsource running of 40% of onsite ATMs, marking largest such order

Lender to issue proposal in 45 days, had 63,580 such machines in FY24

Funds for foreign trip; translation as career: Top personal finance stories

This week we report on how to manage finances when you are in a foreign country and how you can earn by translating literature

E-surveillance market rises as banks boost security for branches, ATMs

Industry sources say that only around 40% of ATMs and 20% of bank branches are enabled with AI-led e-surveillance

India's first round-the-clock grain ATM opened at Mancheswar in Odisha

The Annapurti Grain ATMs will be launched in all the districts of the state

Punjab & Sind Bank plans to open 100 branches, as many ATMs this fiscal

State-owned Punjab & Sind Bank plans to open 100 branches across the country in the current financial year as part of the strategy to expand its reach. During the year, the bank also plans to add 100 new ATMs to its network. "With the addition of 100 branches, the total number of branches would reach 1,665 by the end of 2024-25, and similarly, the number of ATMs would touch 1,135," Punjab & Sind Bank Managing Director Swarup Kumar Saha told PTI. The bank will continue to focus on branch expansion, and new branches would come up in areas other than the northern region, he said. Besides, he said, the bank also proposes to expand its reach through the Banking Correspondent (BC) channel. The bank plans to more than double its BC network during the current fiscal, he said, adding, that the bank is trying to expand this network to 4,000 by the end of the current financial year against 1,700 at present. The bank is working on customising more products and processes to improve ...