Bank Ring Fencing?

[EDDIE51]

For weeks now Barclays have shut down their online service on a Sunday to 'Ring Fence' their banking systems. What is involved in this and how long does it take? It's very annoying not being able to check your account or transfer / pay money online.

[murraymints]

GGGGGRRR from me too

[EDDIE51]

^ yes ,the first few times they did it I could not use my bank card either ( even though they said I should be able to) as it just came up with 'Service provider not responding'

[woofgang]

I understand its for compliance with a new law. depending on how their electronic systems are set up, different banks will need to make different changes in order to comply.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ring-fencing-information/ring-fencing-information

[douglas9401]

I guess that after 'weeks now' I'd be doing all my essential financial stuff on the other six days in the week or move to another bank.

[Zacs-Master]

https://status.uk.barclays

[murraymints]

I have had ATM problems on Sunday mornings too... "cannot process request at the moment "

[emmie]

i have just checked my Barclays account no problem in looking at the account, transactions...

[Islay]

I agree Douglas, NatWest went through similar issues I just ensured everything was done before shutdown!

[EDDIE51]

^ Yes Islay ,but often you can't even use your bank card in a shop or cash point on Sunday,despite the bank saying you can. You just get a message saying 'unable to process transaction'.

[Islay]

I took cash out in the Saturday to be safe it’s just a case of being a little prepared for some minor inconvenience

[EDDIE51]

emmie, just tried to log into my Barclays online account. Just a message 'service not available at present'

[Old_Geezer]

Pity they didn't already have that due to self regulation. Would hopefully help limit the damage from investment gamblers.