When the economy was still running on paper and, the internet was not a thing of everyday use, the financial institutions closed during weekends to complete the transactions that were initiated during the weekdays. Weekends were the only time for those institutions to cover their backlog and be prepared for another hectic week of financial transactions. But with the advent of the internet and changes in the banking sector, the schedule has been changed for the banks. Now, the banks are not so overwhelmed with the work as most of the work can be done electronically. As a result of these changes, many banks are now open on weekends as well. Although, the timing is much shorter compared to the weekday’s operations.
However, most banks remain closed on weekends and do not open on Sundays.
Banks open for business on Sunday
Given below is a list of banks that open for business on Sunday. But make sure to verify the local branch hours of the bank before making the trip to the bank.
- Bank of America: The working hours of this bank on Sunday are 10 AM to 2 PM or 3 PM. It is applicable only at some locations.
- Chase: The working hours of this bank on Sunday at 9 AM or 10 AM to 2 PM. The applicable branches are in New York City and Lakewood, New Jersey branch.
- East-West Bank: The working hours of this bank on Sunday are 10 AM to 2 PM or 3 PM. It is applicable for most east coast branches. The working hours of this bank on Sunday that is applicable for most west coast branches is 11 AM to 5 PM.
- Fifth Third Bank: The working hours of this bank on Sunday are 11 AM to 4 PM. It is applicable for Kroger supermarket locations.
- Huntington Bank: The working hours of this bank on Sunday are 10 AM to 3 PM. It is applicable for Giant Eagle grocery store and pharmacy locations.
- PNC Bank: The working hours of this bank on Sunday are 9 AM to 3 PM. It is applicable for supermarket locations and some Pittsburgh branches.
- Sterling National Bank: The working hours of this bank on Sunday are 9 AM to 2 PM. It is applicable only at some locations.
- TD Bank: The working hours of this bank on Sunday are 11 AM to 3 PM.
- Valley Bank: The working hours of this bank on Sunday ranges from 10 AM to 3 PM. It is applicable only at some locations.
What to expect?
During the research, it was found that no bank offers normal working hours on Sunday. Although some banks open some of their branches on Sunday they do not do it for the same time as on weekdays.
Typically, the working hours of most banks that are open on Sunday are between 10 AM to 2 PM.
Another thing to keep in mind is the crowd. If the branch is in an area that has a high-density population, then be prepared to find the branch overcrowded on Sunday. Most people are free to visit a bank branch only on Sundays. Essentially, it means that you may wait longer to get your issue sorted in a bank on a Sunday.
If you are sure that you are going to visit a branch, make an appointment before going. So, this way you will get your problem solved and won’t have to deal with the crowd as well.
You may be able to initiate a transaction on Sunday but chances are it may not be processed on Sunday. It will only be processed on the normal working day of the bank. Sunday is not considered a normal working day for the bank. So if you have deposited a cheque on the weekend, don’t expect it to be processed on the same day.
In addition to the above-stated facts, many services may not be available to you on Sunday. There are chances that the manager of the bank may not be present on Sunday. So, if your work requires the signature of the manager to be completed, it will have to wait for the next working day to be done.
Conclusion
Not all the banks are open on Sunday. Few banks open their certain branches for a limited number of hours on a Sunday to facilitate the customers. Chances of getting your work done in a bank on Sunday are very few.
Frequently asked questions:
- Are all banks open on Sundays?
Answer: No. All the banks are not open on Sundays. Only some branches of selected banks are open on Sunday.
- For what time are the banks open on Sunday?
Answer: Most banks are open between 10 AM to 2 PM on Sundays. Some banks remain open for extended hours but most of them work reduced hours on Sundays.
