State Bank of India customers will not be able to access internet banking services due to scheduled activity. However, it has not mentioned anything about the YONO app, if its service will be available.
According to the SBI website, “The services of Internet Banking applications will not be available between 00:40 Hrs and 02:10Hrs on 14.10.2023 due to scheduled activity.”
However, for basic services one can avail the services of WhatsApp banking.
What are the steps for registering for WhatsApp Banking?
Step 1- Registration
You must first register to use this service through SBI WhatsApp Banking. To do so, type WAREG, then your account number separated by a space, and send an SMS to 7208933148. You have to keep one thing in mind: send this message from the same number which is registered in your SBI account.
Step 2: Send message WhatsApp number 90226 90226
Following successful registration for SBI WhatsApp Banking, your WhatsApp number will receive a message from SBI’s number 90226 90226. You can save this number.
Step 3- Start WhatsApp banking
Send ‘Hi SBI’ to this number 90226 90226 or reply on the message you received on WhatAapp. Once you message, you will receive the below message.
Dear Customer,
Welcome to SBI Whatsapp Banking Services!
Please choose from any of the options below.
1. Account Balance
2. Mini Statement
3. De-register from WhatsApp Banking
You need to send ‘1’ to get details of your bank balance and ‘2’ to get details of your Mini statement. To de-register with SBI WhatsApp Banking, you have to type 3.Now follow the below steps:
If registration is successful then you will get a confirmation message on your Whatsapp linked to your registered mobile number
Send a “Hi” from your WhatsApp Number to +919022690226 and follow the instructions given by the Chat-Bot.
Also read:SBI WhatsApp banking: How to use, what services are available
What all services are now available on SBI WhatsApp Banking platform?
The following services are presently available:
- Get Balance
- (*Additional features for sole Proprietors CC OD A/cs: Book Balance, Account renewal date, Stock Statement expiry Date)
- Mini statemen
- Pension slip service
- Information on Loan products (Home loan, Car loan, Gold loan, Personal loan, Educational loan) – FAQ and Interest rates
- Information on Deposit products (Savings Account, Recurring deposit, Term deposit – Features and Interest rates
- NRI services (NRE Account, NRO Account) – Features and Interest rates
- Opening of Insta Accounts (Features /Eligibility, Requirements & FAQ)
- Contacts/Grievance redressal helplines
- Pre approved loan queries (Personal loan, Car loan, Two wheeler loan)
- Digital Banking information
- Download Banking Forms
- Holiday Calendar
- Information on debit card usage
- Information on Lost /Stolen Card
- Nearest ATM/Branch locator
Send SMS, ‘REG Account Number’ to 07208933148
e.g. REG 12345678901 from the registered mobile no for that particular account. Confirmation message will be received indicating successful/unsuccessful registration.If successful then you can start using the services.
If unsuccessful:
Check the SMS format and destination mobile number
Ensure that your mobile number from which the SMS is sent, is updated with the Bank for that account number. If not, visit your Branch and update the same.
