Temporary Outage: Yes Bank Digital Services to Be Unavailable for 6 Hours on May 24

Yes Bank has informed customers about a planned maintenance activity that will affect access to several of its digital banking platforms. The maintenance is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 12:00 AM to 06:00 AM.

Digital Services to Be Temporarily Unavailable

During this six-hour window, the following platforms will be unavailable to users:

• YES Online
• IRIS by YES BANK
• YES Robot
• WhatsApp Banking
• IRIS Biz by YES BANK
• YES Business portal

Customers are advised to complete any urgent transactions in advance to avoid inconvenience during the maintenance period.

Service Enhancement in Focus

Yes Bank stated that this activity is part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the stability, security, and performance of its digital infrastructure. While regretting the temporary disruption, the bank assured users that the upgrade is aimed at improving the overall customer experience.

Customer Support Available

For any queries or assistance, customers can reach out to Yes Bank's customer care helpline or use alternate banking channels not affected by the maintenance.

SMBC's Strategic Stake in Yes Bank Sparks Industry Debate

Meanwhile, earlier this month, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has announced a landmark $1.58 billion deal to acquire a 20% stake in Yes Bank, marking the first major foreign acquisition in the Indian banking sector in five years.

This move is expected to rekindle discussions around bank ownership norms in India. SMBC India, the local arm of the Japanese banking giant Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), brings with it a global asset base of ~$2 trillion and annual profits near $5 billion.

Yes Bank Share Price Performance

On May 23, 2025, Yes Bank share price opened at ₹20.98, almost the same as its previous close of ₹20.97. At 9:50 AM, the share price of Yes Bank was trading at ₹20.94, down by 0.14% on the NSE.

Also Read:IndusInd Bank Reports ₹2,575 Crore Profit in FY25 Results!

Conclusion

Yes Bank’s scheduled maintenance underscores its commitment to digital reliability and security. While brief, the downtime is expected to contribute to a more seamless banking experience in the future.

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