ATMs in western Japan encounter system failure due to issues with Sumitomo Mitsui.
Rewritten Article:
Yo, guys! You heard it right, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp spilled the beans yesterday about a major hiccup. Turns out, around 50 of their ATMs, mostly in Hyogo and Osaka prefectures in good ol' Japan, went kaput due to a system malfunction.
Now, the lowdown on this system failure that began around 1:20 a.m., you ask? Well, they're still cracking that case wide open, but rest assured, it ain't linked to their switch to a new accounting system this coming weekend. Sounds fishy, eh? But they swear it's the truth.
So, what's a customer to do when their cash machine's acting up? No worries, just head to those designated hotspots, flash your cash card, and show some ID, like a driver's license, and you'll be good to go. But remember, these are just temporary withdrawals we're talkin' about.
As for when the system gets back online, well, they haven't given us a crystal ball just yet. Keep your fingers crossed, though. But in the meantime, folks, let's try to keep our cool and not let this little setback burn a hole in our pockets.
[1] - https://www.sumitomu-mitsui.co.jp/global/english/news/press/2025/0429a.html[2] - https://www.nikkei.com/article/DXNPF3CC20250429S01F/
- The outage, affecting around 50 ATMs of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Japan, primarily in Hyogo and Osaka prefectures, is not related to their upcoming switch to a new accounting system, as the bank has announced.
- The banking-and-insurance industry giant, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp, based in Japan, is currently investigating the root cause of the system malfunction that caused the ATM outage.
- In response to the ATM outage, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation has installed automated teller machines at designated hotspots across the affected prefectures to facilitate temporary withdrawals for their customers.
- Customers experiencing issues with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation's ATMs should visit one of the designated hotspots, present their cash card, and provide a valid ID, such as a driver's license, to complete their transaction.
- While Sumitomo Mitsuai Banking Corporation has yet to announce a specific time for the system to resume normal operations, they assure customers that they are working diligently to restore services as soon as possible. AI technology and advancements in the banking industry have played crucial roles in enabling efficient and secure banking operations during this challenging time.
