The Microsoft global outage has triggered widespread disruption across various sectors, with flights being canceled and banks experiencing significant issues due to a problematic CrowdStrike update.
Earlier today, airlines, railways, banks, media outlets, and NHS services in the UK reported severe software issues, with many users unable to log into their Windows PCs and Microsoft 365 applications. This widespread disruption has led to a sharp decline in Microsoft’s share prices and raised concerns about whether various banks have been affected by the outage.
Banks Affected by the Microsoft Outage
Here is what we know about the impact on major banks:
- Nationwide
- Santander
- Lloyds
- HSBC
- NatWest
- Metro Bank
Metro Bank has announced via X (formerly Twitter) that some customers might experience difficulties with their phone lines due to the ongoing Microsoft outage. They stated, “Due to the reported global IT outage, we are having problems with our phone lines and you may have trouble getting through. If you need to transact immediately, please use online banking or our mobile app. Some payment services are unavailable due to the wider IT problems.”
As of now, other banks such as Barclays, The Co-operative Bank, Bank of Scotland, and Halifax have not reported any issues related to the outage.
This global outage continues to impact various sectors, and affected organizations are working to resolve the issues. For those experiencing problems with their banking services, it is advisable to use online banking or mobile apps for transactions while the situation is being addressed.