despite the 21-day lockdown that India is currently under, banks will continue to function since they come under essential services.Additionally, major banks like HDFC, SBI, Kotak Mahindra, and Axis bank are now offering cash delivery facilities to their customers.
While this service was initially being offered to only senior citizens, the latest update suggests that anyone can avail of this facility by paying anything between Rs 100-200.
Initially started to help senior citizen customers over 70 years of age, differently-abled customers and infirm customers, including visually-impaired customers, SBI’s service of home delivery of cash and collection of cash/cheque is now being extended to other account holders who are fully KYC-compliant, with a valid mobile number registered with the bank and reside within a 5 km radius from their home branch.
Do note that this service will not be available for joint accounts, minor accounts, and accounts of non-personal nature.Customers can avail of this service for a nominal fee of Rs 100 per transaction.
