SBI Cuts Free ATM Transactions for Salary Accounts to Five from October 2026
From October 1, 2026, State Bank of India (SBI) will reduce the number of free monthly ATM transactions for salary package account holders at other banks' ATMs from 10 to five. This limit includes both financial and non-financial transactions. After exceeding the free limit, charges of Rs 23 plus GST for cash withdrawals and Rs 11 plus GST for non-financial transactions will apply. The changes do not affect SBI's own ATMs or other account categories, and cardless withdrawals remain free.
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: freepressjournal, 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 3 Sept, 06:59 am. Other outlets followed.