Some customers have reported difficulties paying with their cards at shops and getting money out at cashpoints.

loyds and TSB bank have admitted they are experiencing problems with their debit cards and cashpoints. Some of their customers, as well as those with Halifax, have reported difficulties paying for goods in shops and getting money out of ATMs. In a statement, Lloyds Banking Group said: "We are aware that some customers are unable to use their debit cards either to make purchases or to withdraw money from ATMs. "We are working hard to resolve this as swiftly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused."

Lloyds customer service also said its internet banking service was down. TSB, which operates as a separate business within the Lloyds Banking Group, issued a statement on Twitter saying: "We’re having issues with ATMs and debit cards at present. "We’re hoping to have this fixed shortly, apologies for inconvenience caused." TSB chief executive Paul Pester said in a tweet: "My apologies to TSB customers having problems with their cards. I'm working hard with my team now to try to fix the problems." Lloyds customer service said the problem affects debit cards and not credit cards. On the microblogging site, one TSB customer Nicky Kate said: "Really embarrassed to get my card declined while out shopping, never had any problems with lloyds then they changed my account.".....Read more here