ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and other banks change working hours: New timings

New Delhi : With an extension of lockdown for a month, the banks will continue their operations with limited staff and new changed timing with strict guidelines to follow social distancing at the branches.

In the latest lockdown or rather Unlock 1, several relaxations have been announced for the people, including the opening of malls, restaurants, religious places and offices. To ensure the safety of people, the banks have changed their timings. 

Check out the new timings below:

ICICI Bank: Branches will be open from Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm. The bank will not be operational on second and fourth Saturdays. It will be closed on all Sundays.

HDFC Bank: The branches of this bank will be 10 am to 2 pm. HDFC has said that its branches are working but with reduced staff strength. It has said that services, including passbook updates and foreign currency purchase, have been withdrawn temporarily.

HSBC: In line with other banks, HSBC has also revised its branch timings due to COVID-19. Branches will be functional from 10 am to 2 pm.

Axis Bank: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Axis Bank branches will remain open from 10 am to 4 pm from Monday to Saturday, except the second and fourth Saturdays.

YES Bank: Customers of YES Bank have been informed via SMS that the branches of the bank will be functional from 10 am to 2 pm. The Economic Times report mentions that YES Bank has asked its account holders to use digital banking services.

Kotak Mahindra Bank: Branches will be operational from 10 am to 2 pm. The bank via SMS has asked customers to use digital mode of banking.