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Withdrawal of ₹2000 Denomination Banknotes from circulation: Consolidation of instructions

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The four dates on this rule

This rulebook is short, and the page is short with it. This document is 804 words long. It states 6 separate rules. So the page carries 6 points, not the thirty a long rulebook carries. Nothing has been left out to make it shorter.

At a glanceBanks must treat ₹2000 denomination banknotes as legal tender. Individuals and firms can exchange or deposit ₹2000 notes only at the 19 Reserve Bank of India Issue Offices.

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Numbers to remember

₹2000Banks must note branch exchange and deposit of ₹2000 notes ended on October 07, 2023.
September 30, 2023The September 30, 2023 circular on withdrawal of ₹2000 notes remains in force.
May 22, 2023The May 22, 2023 circular on ₹2000 note withdrawal stands withdrawn.
May 19, 2023Banks must note the May 19, 2023 circular now applies only in part.

What it says

Must know

1. Exchange at branches closed

Banks must note branch exchange and deposit of ₹2000 notes ended on October 07, 2023.

2. Exchange now at RBI offices

Individuals and firms can exchange or deposit ₹2000 notes only at the 19 Reserve Bank of India Issue Offices.

3. ₹2000 notes still legal

Banks must treat ₹2000 denomination banknotes as legal tender.

4. One circular still active

The September 30, 2023 circular on withdrawal of ₹2000 notes remains in force.

5. May 22 circular withdrawn

The May 22, 2023 circular on ₹2000 note withdrawal stands withdrawn.

6. May 19 circular partly valid

Banks must note the May 19, 2023 circular now applies only in part.

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