2. In view of the persistent desire of the business community and the general public for the provision of the facility of evening banking particularly for the payment of utility bills, it has been decided that the banks may allow the banking services to their clients from 2.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. All banking transaction conducted during the said period shall form part of the bank’s trial balance for the next working day.

3. The bank’s planning to undertake evening banking shall inform the State Bank of their branches where evening banking would be conducted at least 7 working days before the commencement of such business. Any subsequent change shall also be intimated to the State Bank accordingly.

4. Please acknowledge receipt.