National Desk: If you have an account with Punjab National Bank (PNB), the month of April could prove crucial for you. The bank has issued an alert stating that accounts that have not seen any transactions in the past three years may be closed. PNB has clarified that action will be taken if these accounts are not activated by April 15, 2026.

Action will start from April 16

According to the bank, after the April 15 deadline, the process of closing such accounts will begin on April 16. This action will only apply to accounts that have been inactive for the past three years and have a current balance of zero. The bank also shared information regarding this on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on March 18.

Opportunity to activate the account

PNB has advised customers to activate their accounts before the deadline. Account holders can visit their nearest branch to complete the KYC process or initiate transactions on their accounts. Doing so can prevent account closure.

If you don't update it on time, you'll have trouble.

The bank has warned that if customers fail to complete the required procedures on time, their accounts may be closed without further notice. Therefore, performing a simple KYC update or transaction has become extremely important.

Steps taken to prevent fraud

PNB stated that this decision is aimed at reducing the risk associated with inactive and zero-balance accounts. These accounts are more susceptible to fraud, so the bank is strictly monitoring them. Customers are also advised to contact their bank branch in case of any problems.