SBI Announces UPI Service Disruption Today: Here’s What You Need to Know
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued an official alert informing users of a temporary disruption in UPI services today, August 6, 2025, due to scheduled maintenance activities.
This affects mobile transactions, UPI-based payments, and money transfers done via SBI apps like YONO, BHIM SBI Pay, and third-party UPI apps linked to SBI accounts.
Maintenance Window & Services Affected
Disruption Timing: 12:30 AM to 3:30 AM IST (August 6, 2025)
Affected Services:
UPI payments
QR code scanning
Mobile number-based transfers
Request money feature
Bill payments via UPI
SBI has urged customers to plan transactions ahead and assured that services will be restored promptly post maintenance.
📲 Customer Advisory
Try to avoid high-value or time-sensitive transactions during the downtime window
Use net banking or debit cards as alternatives
Any pending UPI requests may fail or get delayed temporarily
📉 Why Scheduled Downtime?
SBI conducts routine infrastructure upgrades to:
Ensure faster transactions
Improve server stability under peak load
Enhance data security and fraud detection systems
This maintenance is part of ongoing efforts to provide secure, seamless banking experiences to over 45 crore SBI account holders.
❓FAQs
1. Why is SBI UPI not working today?
Due to scheduled maintenance between 12:30 AM to 3:30 AM IST on August 6, 2025.
2. Which apps are affected by this disruption?
SBI YONO, BHIM SBI Pay, and other third-party UPI apps linked to SBI accounts.
3. Will my failed UPI transaction be reversed?
Yes, any debited amount due to a failed transaction will be reversed automatically within 2–3 hours.
4. Can I use debit card or net banking during this period?
Yes, debit cards, ATM services, and SBI net banking will function normally.
5. How can I get updates during outages?
Follow SBI’s official social media channels or mobile app notifications.
Published on : 6th August
Published by : SMITA
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