It looks like faster payments are still allowed, as are in person chip and pin and cash withdrawls. My guess someone (either insider or via technical means) ha

It looks like faster payments are still allowed, as are in person chip and pin and cash withdrawls. My guess someone (either insider or via technical means) has got a list of all the debit card numbers, ccv and account details - maybe even 3DSecure/VfV details? People are then doing loads of payments via online cardholder not present. Going to be a pain to figure what is what on this. "Ref: Customers will still be able to use their cards for cash withdrawals, chip and pin payments, and bill payments. The bank is blocking customers from making online payments using their debit card, although transfers between accounts and to other people are still allowed, a spokesperson said."