SBI to Cut Free ATM Transactions for Salary Accounts from October 2026
Starting October 1, 2026, SBI will reduce the number of free monthly ATM transactions for salary package account holders at other banks' ATMs from 10 to five, covering both financial and non-financial transactions. Charges after the free limit remain Rs 23 plus GST for cash withdrawals and Rs 11 plus GST for non-financial transactions. For non-salary package accounts, the free transaction limit and charges remain unchanged. Service charges and free transaction limits at SBI ATMs and for cardless withdrawals will also stay the same.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 42/100.
Outlets measured: thefinancialexpress, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 9 Sept, 11:33 am. Other outlets followed.