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Halifax Online banking - down?

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  • 22-10-2009 9:57pm
    #1
    broin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭


    It can't be just me.

    So I was just at a lovely restaurant, and couldn't pay by debit card. Popped out and tried two ATMs, which recommended I speak to my bank. An hour earlier, I was rolling in money. Relatively. The manager kindly explained someone else had just had a problem, also with a Halifax card.

    Their online banking is down. But I can't see any mention of this problem online - not on twitter, the news, or the web.


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    #2
    Eurorunner
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Eurorunner


    Yes, their online banking does seem to be down - first time this has happened in the 2 years i've been with them.
    However, have had ongoing issues with their debit card. Some places just don't seem setup to take them. Have this all the time. A small proportion of transactions simply wont go through. Can be very akward though, if depending on it to pay a bill that needs instant payment.


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    broin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭broin


    I have had that problem where my card doesn't work with some terminals. And I can't get cashback in one branch of Fresh.

    But the ATM wasn't letting me at the money either - it was fine around 6pm, but unhelpful at 9. Can't just be me. :D


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    **Timbuk2**
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    I've always wondered about this. If your card is declined at a restaurant, and you have no cash with you (as well as your family having no cash etc.), what do you do?

    It's an odd situation. It's not like your card being declined elsewhere, as you have already 'consumed' what you are about to pay for in a restaurant.


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    Eurorunner
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    **Timbuk2** wrote: »
    I've always wondered about this. If your card is declined at a restaurant, and you have no cash with you (as well as your family having no cash etc.), what do you do?
    Wash the dishes! :)


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    100gSoma
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    **Timbuk2** wrote: »
    I've always wondered about this. If your card is declined at a restaurant, and you have no cash with you (as well as your family having no cash etc.), what do you do?

    It's an odd situation. It's not like your card being declined elsewhere, as you have already 'consumed' what you are about to pay for in a restaurant.

    I have thought about this too! I always have a second card on me from MBNA so all my plastic is not with the same bank. Just in case.
    I have been stuck to pay a call out mechanic who fixed a part on my car. the local ATM was out of service (first time I ever saw this, and typically the day I need it). He was cool ,and said he would take his chances and give me a shout some other day. I was off to the airport that afternoon and he was off to another job. paid him a week later. no hassle.
    Not sure in a restaurant what the procedure is. I suppose you would need to leave some sort of ID or collateral?


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    broin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 71 ✭✭broin


    WELL, in Mao, the charming and compassionate manager just asked me to pop by tonight with the money. No address taken, no collateral (and me without my bullion), no hassle. No Marigolds.


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