NatWest bank experienced a significant IT outage, affecting the mobile banking app and preventing thousands of customers from accessing their accounts.
Over 3,000 problems were reported on the outage-tracking site Downdetector, with customers facing difficulties since 09:10 GMT.
While online banking was claimed to be unaffected, some customers reported issues with the service; however, card payments remained operational.
The IT outage left customers unable to conduct essential transactions, prompting frustration and concerns over missed payments and late fees.