Bank of Ireland glitch allowed customers to withdraw money they didn't have

Some Bank of Ireland customers were able to withdraw money they did not have Tuesday and early Wednesday, thanks to an hours-long technical glitch that also halted many of the bank’s online services. The outage allowed some customers to transfer and withdraw funds “above their normal limits,” the Bank of Ireland said. As word spread on social media, footage appeared to show flocks of people lining up at Bank of Ireland ATMs in hopes of receiving the “free money.” But the bank says the transactions will still be debited from customers’ accounts. Beyond the withdrawals, a number of frustrated customers reported not being able to access their accounts or see payments. The Central Bank of Ireland, which regulates the Bank of Ireland, is monitoring the situation.