Rs100 and Rs200 Notes to be Dispensed from ATMs
The RBI issued a circular stating that this decision was taken as an effort to ensure better access to frequently used currency denominations by the public. All banks and White Label ATM operators must ensure that their ATMs regularly dispense ₹100 and ₹200 banknotes.
RBI Issues Deadline
According to the circular, by 30 September 2025, at least 75 percent of all ATMs should dispense Rs100 or Rs200 notes from at least one cassette. By 31 March 2026, this should increase to 90 percent of all ATMs.
ATM Fee Rules to Change from 1 May
It should be noted that the rules for ATM transaction fees are going to change from 1 May 2025. According to the RBI, from May 1st, customers will be able to make a certain number of free ATM transactions every month. Under this, three transactions will be free in metropolitan areas and five in non-metropolitan areas. These transactions include both financial and non-financial activities. From the first of May, there will be changes in the free transaction limit at ATMs across the country, charges for additional transactions, and interchange fees.