DUBLIN, Aug 16 Reuters Bank of Ireland has fixed technical problems that allowed some customers to withdraw or transfer funds above what was in their accounts, it said on Wednesday morning, after social media posts about the glitch prompted queues at ATMs.

Among other issues, a glitch with the bank39;s online app had allowed customers with low balances or no money in their account to transfer up to 1,000 euros 1,090 into a linked account with a digital banking app, such as Revolut, that could be withdrawn via an ATM, local media reported on Tuesday.

Irish police said late on Tuesday they were aware of an unusual volume of activity at some ATMs across the country. Pictures posted on social media purported to show queues at some ATMs after the glitch became a trending topic on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

A Reuters reporter did not see any queues at a selection of ATMs in the centre of Dublin late on Tuesday.

A statement from Ireland39;s largest lender by assets said Yesterday a technical issue impacted a number of Bank of Ireland39;s services. Our teams restored these services overnight and all services are available to customers this morning.

We are aware that the technical issue meant some customers were able to withdraw or transfer funds above their normal limits. These transfers and withdrawals will be applied to customers39; accounts today.

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