2023-11-05 12:44:00
Tomorrow, Monday, November 6, Public and private banks across the country will operate on a reduced basis due to the bank holiday. This date is celebrated in commemoration of the founding of the Banking Association, the union that represents workers in the sector and is led by Sergio Palazzo. Despite the reduction in customer service, various operations can be carried out electronically. All the details.
What operations will be available on Banking Day 2023?
During Banking Day, customer service in financial institutions throughout the country will not operate. Howeverthe banks established a series of operations that will be available to clients:
Transactions at ATMs and self-service terminals: Customers will be able to use ATMs and self-service terminals to perform various banking operations.
Cash deposits and withdrawals, and credit card payments: Despite the holiday, customers will be able to make deposits, withdraw cash and pay their credit cards at ATMs and self-service terminals.
Electronic payments for services: Although he Banking Day is a holiday, electronic payments for services will still be available. However, the first business day thereafter will be considered the payment date.
Use of homebanking and bank applications: Customers will be able to access their accounts and carry out operations through the banks’ homebanking platforms and mobile applications.
Cash withdrawals in supermarkets and pharmacies: In addition to ATMs, customers will be able to make cash withdrawals at authorized supermarkets and pharmacies.
It is important to note that, due to the bank holiday, there will be no clearing, which means that operations such as depositing checks will only be credited the next day.
Banking Day: why and since when it is celebrated
Banker’s Day is celebrated on November 6 in honor of the founding of the Banking Association in 1924. For many years, This day was a working day for the financial system, and the workers did not receive any financial recognition for their work..
However, currently, Bank employees receive a minimum salary, in addition to a bonus in November, which in 2023 has a minimum amount of $464,453.59.
Additionally, starting this month, Income tax will not be deducted from bank workers who earn up to 15 Minimum, Vital and Mobile Salaries (SMVyM), thanks to a decree by Sergio Massa, through the Ministry of Economy.
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