A technical glitch at Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland briefly exposed customers’ financial data in their online apps.

Customers of Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland reported a technical issue with their online banking apps on March 12, 2026, which momentarily showed the names, account numbers, and transaction histories of other users. Many users in the UK were impacted by the problem, which raised concerns about data privacy and caused widespread alarm. Some users reported feeling panicked when they saw unrelated financial data. Lloyds Banking Group acknowledged the issue and said it had been promptly fixed and was probably caused by a technical error. While looking into the underlying issue, the bank advised users to log out and back in while confirming that accounts remained secure. Customers were advised to keep an eye on their accounts for any unusual activity, but no data breach was confirmed.