To facilitate taxpayers in making over-the-counter (OTC) payment of Government duties and taxes, all branches of commercial banks have been advised to observe extended working hours until 10:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Further, banks have also been advised to keep their concerned branches open on December 31, 2025, for as long as required to facilitate the Special Clearing for Government transactions conducted by NIFT.
Moreover, banks have been advised to ensure the uninterrupted availability of their online payment channels, i.e. internet banking, mobile applications, ATMs, and other digital platforms, to facilitate taxpayers in online payment of Government duties and taxes.
