- By Shreyansh Mangla
- Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:24 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
SBI Services Affected On July 16: The State Bank of India has advised all customers to complete their transactions before the evening of July 15, 2025. Those who need to pay bills or transfer funds should plan ahead accordingly. SBI has announced that a majority of its digital services will be temporarily unavailable on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. This is due to essential technical maintenance work that will be carried out during this halt.
Many of SBI's digital services, including its contribution to Unified Payment Interface (UPI) platforms, will be affected during a 65-minute window, specifically between 1:05 AM and 2:10 AM on July 16. This halt will also impact ATM withdrawals and internet banking.
This is part of a planned system upgrade that intends to improve the performance and reliability of SBI's digital infrastructure.
Which SBI Bank Services Will Be Affected
According to SBI's official announcement, the following services will be inaccessible during the maintenance period:
- UPI (Unified Payments Interface)
- IMPS (Immediate Payment Service)
- YONO (You Only Need One)
- SBI’s mobile app
- RINB (Retail Internet Banking)
- ATM service
- NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer)
- RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement)
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The bank has assured all customers that UPI services, along with others, will gradually resume after the maintenance work is completed.
What can SBI Bank Services customers do in the meantime SBI has recommended all its customers to complete their urgent transactions in advance, preferably by the evening of July 15.
If you need to transfer funds to another account or pay your bills, it is important that you plan your time wisely.
Precautions to take during the SBI Bank Services 'UPI transactions halt':
- Complete all urgent transactions by the evening of July 15, 2025.
- Keep sufficient funds (in cash) for minor expenses.
- If needed, you can transfer your funds to an alternate bank account before the downtime.
- SBI's major advice to its customers is to avoid scheduling auto-debits or time-sensitive transfers during the maintenance window.
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The bank announced this halt through its social media channels, ensuring that the downtime will be short but will make the UPI system work with more efficiency and long-term stability.
By notifying its users in advance, SBI has taken a proactive step to reduce customer complaints and reinforce transparency.
If you are an SBI customer, there is no need to panic if transactions fail on July 16, as this is due to scheduled maintenance. Planning ahead will help you face no issues during this period.
