# RBI Update: Status of ₹2000 Banknotes in Circulation **URL:** \ **Category:** Announcements\ **Tags:** rbi\ **Created:** [March 3, 2026, 11:49am UTC](https://community.aliceblueonline.com/t/rbi-update-status-of-2000-banknotes-in-circulation/14220 "2026-03-03T11:49:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said **98.44 per cen** t of the **Rs 2,000** banknotes in circulation have been returned. The central bank announced the withdrawal of **Rs 2,000** denomination banknotes from circulation on **May 19, 2023**. The total value of **Rs 2,000** banknotes in circulation has declined to **Rs 5,551 crore** at the close of business on **February 28, 2026** , from **Rs 3.56 lakh crore** at the close of business on **May 19,** **2023** , when the central bank announced withdrawal of Rs 2000 banknotes, the release said. The Reserve Bank of India has released its latest update on the withdrawal status of **₹2000** denomination banknotes. The central bank confirmed that a significant portion of these banknotes has been returned since the withdrawal announcement on **May 19, 2023**. The facility for deposit or exchange was initially offered at bank branches and later extended through RBI Issue Offices and India Post services. The ₹2000 banknotes, however, continue to remain legal tender. ## **Deposit and Exchange Options Provided** ### **Bank branches (until October 07, 2023)** The public could deposit or exchange **₹2000** notes at bank branches up to **October 07, 2023** , giving people time to return the notes gradually. ### **RBI Issue Offices (from May 19, 2023)** Exchange services were available from **May 19, 2023,** at **19** RBI Issue Offices across India. From **October 09, 2023** , individuals and entities could also **submit ₹2000** notes at RBI Issue Offices for deposit into their bank accounts. ## **Depositing Through India Post** To make the process easier for people who may not be near a bank branch or RBI office, RBI enabled deposits via **India Post** as well. Members of the public could **send ₹2000** banknotes from any post office to any RBI Issue Office for credit into their bank accounts. This helped improve access, especially for remote areas, and supported the continued decline in ₹2000 notes in circulation. ### **Current Status of ₹2000 Notes in Circulation** RBI reported that the value of **₹2000** banknotes in circulation stood at **₹5,609 crore** as of **January 31, 2026** , down from **₹3.56 lakh crore** on **May 19, 2023**. It also noted a return rate of **98.42%** , showing strong public participation in the withdrawal process. Even after being withdrawn from circulation, the RBI clarified again that **₹2000 notes** remain legal tender. ## **Conclusion** The RBI’s latest update reflects a significant return of ₹2000 banknotes, with only ₹5,609 crore remaining in circulation. The facilities offered at bank branches, RBI Issue Offices, and through India Post have supported the return process. The high percentage of returned notes highlights wide public participation in the withdrawal exercise. The ₹2000 banknotes continue to be legal tender, as reaffirmed by the central bank.