UK customers hit by bank card problems

A number of British banks are having problems with cash machines and cards as disgruntled customers express their dissatisfaction on social media.

TSB Bank tweeted on Sunday: "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."

Carl Bullivant tweeted: "Wife's card declined in Asda had to go get my card from home how embarrassing standing and waiting #poorbankingservice."

Another customer tweeted: "@TSB left me unable to pay for my shopping and no access to my money. TSB are a joke."

Another Twitter user wrote: "This problem is also affecting Halifax debit cards as I found out trying to pay for lunch with my wife!"

A Lloyds Banking Group spokeswoman 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."

A TSB spokeswoman said: "We are aware that some TSB customers are unable to use their debit cards either to make purchases or to withdraw money from ATMs. This has impacted all Lloyds Banking Group brands. We are working hard to resolve this and unreservedly apologise for any inconvenience caused."