Lloyds, Halifax and TSB banking apps not working, thousands say

Published On Feb 28, 2025, 4:22 AM

Thousands of users of Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and TSB reported problems accessing their banking apps, coinciding with payday for many in the UK. Downdetector recorded over 4,000 incidents of users unable to access their accounts. The Lloyds Banking Group acknowledged these issues and apologized, stating they are working to resolve them. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about banking app reliability, especially during critical times.

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The outage of banking apps for Lloyds, Halifax, and TSB may lead to short-term dissatisfaction among customers and could result in a temporary decrease in stock prices due to negative sentiment. However, given that the company has acknowledged the issue and is working to resolve it, any potential impact might be short-lived. Investors should monitor the situation for updates on resolution.

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