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FNB EFT problems
Started 2 Sep 2026 07:48:15 (5 days ago), resolved 2 Sep 2026 10:56:17 (5 days ago)
Minor Incident
Resolved
FNB
FNB
A problem with FnB Payments on both Gateway SiD and Aggregation Instant EFT has been identified. We are in contact with External Partners on the problem
EFT payments for FnB
Started 1 Sep 2026 07:40:08 (6 days ago), resolved 1 Sep 2026 08:25:10 (6 days ago)
Major Incident
Resolved
FNB
FNB
A problem with FnB Payments on both Gateway SiD and Aggregation Instant EFT has been identified. We are in contact with External Partners on the problem.
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EFT payments for FnB
Started 1 Sep 2026 07:40:08 (6 days ago), resolved 1 Sep 2026 08:25:10 (6 days ago)
Major Incident
Resolved
FNB
FNB
A problem with FnB Payments on both Gateway SiD and Aggregation Instant EFT has been identified. We are in contact with External Partners on the problem.
FNB EFT problems
Started 2 Sep 2026 07:48:15 (5 days ago), resolved 2 Sep 2026 10:56:17 (5 days ago)
Minor Incident
Resolved
FNB
FNB
A problem with FnB Payments on both Gateway SiD and Aggregation Instant EFT has been identified. We are in contact with External Partners on the problem
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EFT payments for FnB
Started 1 Sep 2026 07:40:08 (6 days ago), resolved 1 Sep 2026 08:25:10 (6 days ago)
Major Incident
Resolved
FNB
FNB
A problem with FnB Payments on both Gateway SiD and Aggregation Instant EFT has been identified. We are in contact with External Partners on the problem.
FNB EFT problems
Started 2 Sep 2026 07:48:15 (5 days ago), resolved 2 Sep 2026 10:56:17 (5 days ago)
Minor Incident
Resolved
FNB
FNB
A problem with FnB Payments on both Gateway SiD and Aggregation Instant EFT has been identified. We are in contact with External Partners on the problem
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