Mizuho Bank account holders will not be able to use ATMs at the bank's branches or at convenience stores over the weekend.

Mizuho Financial Group Inc said on its website that accounts will be inaccessible online from midnight Friday until 8 a.m. Monday due to a merger between Mizuho Corporate Bank and Mizuho Bank.

Staff were busy at many branches on Friday morning, handing out packets of tissues to ATM users and apologizing for the inconvenience.

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