‘Be Aware of Fake News‘
Public Sector Banks (PSBs), including the State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector lender, have announced that, amid rising social media speculation about a potential shutdown of ATMs due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, they are taking steps to refute these rumours and reassure customers.
SBI, Punjab National Bank (PNB), and other major lenders including Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Bank of India, and Punjab and Sindh Bank issued statements confirming that all ATMs and digital banking services remain fully operational and well-stocked.
Imparting seamless ATM & Digital Banking services.@FinMinIndia @DFS_India #ImportantAnnouncement #DigitalBanking #ATMServices #BankingServices #PNB pic.twitter.com/xQoUW18eUy
— Punjab National Bank (@pnbindia) May 9, 2025
India’s largest lender, SBI, stated on X (formerly Twitter), “All our ATMs, CDMs/ADWMs and digital services are fully operational and available for public use.”
— State Bank of India (@TheOfficialSBI) May 9, 2025
The banks also urged customers to ignore unverified reports and refrain from panic withdrawals, emphasizing that both cash and digital banking infrastructure are functioning normally across the country.
Bank of Baroda, in a similar message, assured, “Bank of Baroda’s ATM and other digital channels are operational and functioning normally across the country. Banking experience remains uninterrupted.”
