Thousands of people across the country have been impacted by payment delays due to a European Bank Holiday.
All the main Irish banks have said that transfers will be processed as soon as they can.
Social welfare payments have also been delayed.
However, the Department of Social Protection said all payments are expected to processed later today.
#UPDATE - The Banks have confirmed that all SW payments due to be lodged in people's bank a/c's this morning will be processed & in their accounts today. If you have any query regarding your payment not being in your bank a/c today, we would ask you to contact your Bank directly.
— Department of Social Protection (@welfare_ie) May 2, 2019
Bank of Ireland had previously warned that no euro payments can be made between banks on May Day (May 1st), and that payments would be processed today instead.
Wednesday the 1st of May 2019 is a European Bank holiday known as May Day. No Euro payments can be made between banks on this day. SEPA Direct Debits will not be processed on May 1st, they will be processed on May 2nd after all credits have applied to customer accounts.
— Bank of Ireland (@talktoBOI) April 26, 2019
The bank this morning said credits are now being applied to customers accounts.
AIB, meanwhile, acknowledged a 'slight delay' in payments.
Due to the European Bank Holiday yesterday, there is a slight delay in incoming payments this morning. Any payments due into customers’ accounts will be applied throughout the day. Please continue to monitor your account. Thanks for your patience
— AIB Customer Support (@AskAIB) May 2, 2019
Ulster Bank said the payment issue has been resolved and all credits have now been applied.
