RBI Directs Banks to Add Rs 100, Rs 200 Notes in ATMs
The Central Bank emphasised this step is necessary to increase public access to smaller denomination currency
Apr 30, 2025, 15:01 IST
April 30, 2025 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a circular instructing all banks and White Label ATM Operators (by non-banking entities) to ensure that Rs 100 and Rs 200 denomination notes are dispensed in adequate quantities through ATMs, in order to maintain their availability in the market.
The RBI has directed implementation in a phased manner. In a circular, it said, "As part of an endeavour towards enhancing public access to frequently used denominations of banknotes, it has been decided that all banks and White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs) shall ensure that their ATMs dispense Rs 100 and Rs 200 denomination banknotes on a regular basis….”
According to the circular:
- By September 30, 2025, at least 75% of ATMs across the country must dispense Rs 100 or Rs 200 notes from at least one cassette.
- By March 31, 2026, this requirement must be met by 90% of ATMs.
The Central Bank emphasised this step is necessary to increase public access to smaller denomination currency, as currently, most ATMs dispense only Rs 500 notes.
With Media Inputs
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