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Bank of Ireland fixes technical glitch that allowed customers to withdraw money exceeding their account balances

  • A technical issue at Bank of Ireland allowed some customers to withdraw up to 1,000 euros from ATMs despite having insufficient funds.
  • Long queues formed at ATMs across Ireland as news of the glitch spread on social media, with some customers thinking they could access "free money".
  • The bank warned customers they would remain liable for any money withdrawn or transferred beyond their balances.
  • Bank of Ireland restored services overnight and is working with regulators to resolve any issues stemming from the glitch.
  • The bank apologized for the disruption and urged affected customers to contact them.
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