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Customers of TSB, Lloyds and Halifax have been left furious today after their debit cards and cash machines failed to work.

A number of people reported having their cards declined in shops, with some unable to withdraw money.

Mirror Online's Nizaar Kinsella said: "Halifax systems have gone down. Just went to the shop to buy food and my card got declined and then went to draw cash out and I was completely unable to use my card in anyway. The app is also not working. "

However, tonight, a spokesman for Lloyds Banking Group said the problems had been fixed.

“We apologise that earlier today, between 3pm and 6pm, some customers were unable to complete their debit card transactions. Although the majority of transactions were unaffected, we are very sorry for the inconvenience that this will have caused.

"At the same time, some customers encountered problems at approximately half of our 7000 ATMs. This was resolved by 7.30pm, and all of our ATMs are now working.”

Many customers took to Twitter to vent their frustration.

Essie Young wrote: "Could not buy my twins a birthday present today with TSB card."

Mark Logan added: "Put petrol in then realised my Lloyds card was not working. Great service Lloyds. Left me right in it."

Helen Needham was also angry. "#lloyds bank having problems with there card service... Can't pay for anything or get money out!"

TSB earlier tweeted admitting it was having problems and apologised to customers.

It said: "We’re having issues with ATM’s and debit cards at present. We’re hoping to have this fixed shortly, apologies for inconvenience caused."