Banks close earlier in the 2nd; do you organize to pay your bills and avoid fines – 21/12/2018

Those who have bills to pay or who need to go to the bank in the next few days should know the opening hours. Because of the holidays, agencies will close earlier on Christmas Eve and will not open in a few days, according to Febraban (Brazilian Federation of Banks).

See below the operation of agencies throughout the country. country.

Agencies close earlier. The hours depend on the region of the country:

• States following the time of Brasilia: the agencies operate from 9 am to 11 am
• States with a difference of one hour compared to the time of Brasilia: the agencies operate from 8 am to 10 am )
• States with a difference of 2 hours compared to the time Brasília: the agencies operate from 8 am to 10 am (local time)
• states with a difference of 3 hours compared to the time. Brasília time: agencies operate from 7 am to 9 am

26th, 27th and 28th December, Wednesday to Friday

Bank branches work normally.

• [2/5, mercredi]

Banking Agencies Work

31/12 and 1/1, Monday and Tuesday

Banks do not work. usually.

I have bills to pay. How to do?

Consumer bills and bills (such as water, electricity and telephone) expiring holidays can be paid without penalty the next business day, according to Febraban. The organization says that collections usually come with adjusted dates for the calendar of holidays, whether they be federal, regional or municipal.

Customers can also program payments for consumer accounts or pay them (those with a barcode) at ATMs. Bank records for customers registered as electronic withdrawals can be scheduled or paid via the Authorized Direct Debit (DDA).

Electronic Channels Worked Properly

Individuals who must carry out banking on days when branches are closed may use alternative service channels such as mobile banking and Internet banking, automated teller machines, banking services telephone banking and correspondents.

"Even during the holidays, electronic channels and ATMs work normally, which makes life easier for the consumer," said Walter Tadeu de Faria, Deputy Director of Operations at Febraban.