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The Royal Bank of Scotland has warned it will not achieve "a completely normal service" across all its banks until next Monday, due to the "significant stress" on its systems.The Royal Bank of Scotland has warned it will not achieve "a completely normal service" across all its banks until next Monday, due to the "significant stress" on its systems.
Customers of its subsidiary, Ulster Bank, continue to suffer "significant problems", RBS said in a statement.Customers of its subsidiary, Ulster Bank, continue to suffer "significant problems", RBS said in a statement.
These problems could last for the rest of the week.These problems could last for the rest of the week.
But the "the vast majority" of RBS and NatWest customers are now enjoying normal service, it said.But the "the vast majority" of RBS and NatWest customers are now enjoying normal service, it said.
Customers visiting branches in central Manchester are left in little doubt that RBS and NatWest are keen to say sorry.Customers visiting branches in central Manchester are left in little doubt that RBS and NatWest are keen to say sorry.
Notices of apology are plastered on doors and in foyers as customers arrive.Notices of apology are plastered on doors and in foyers as customers arrive.
A snapshot of three near-neighbouring branches during the extra hour before closing revealed that there were more staff than customers in each. In one, there were no customers at all when the BBC visited.A snapshot of three near-neighbouring branches during the extra hour before closing revealed that there were more staff than customers in each. In one, there were no customers at all when the BBC visited.
Still, those who did go in with problems to solve, said staff were helpful and polite.Still, those who did go in with problems to solve, said staff were helpful and polite.
One of those was Jackie Hutchinson, 55, who was still waiting for her wages four days after payday.One of those was Jackie Hutchinson, 55, who was still waiting for her wages four days after payday.
Worried the automatic mortgage payment would be missed, husband Michael paid the bill instead.Worried the automatic mortgage payment would be missed, husband Michael paid the bill instead.
But, despite telling RBS what they had done, the message seemed not to get through and they ended up paying the mortgage twice, with Mrs Hutchinson's account inadvertently sent overdrawn.But, despite telling RBS what they had done, the message seemed not to get through and they ended up paying the mortgage twice, with Mrs Hutchinson's account inadvertently sent overdrawn.
"I am angry with the system, but what can we do?" she said."I am angry with the system, but what can we do?" she said.
This means that the service will not be completely back to normal until almost two weeks after the software upgrade, which caused disruption for millions of bank account holders at RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank.This means that the service will not be completely back to normal until almost two weeks after the software upgrade, which caused disruption for millions of bank account holders at RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank.
Meanwhile, RBS declined to deny reports that it is considering taking legal action against CA Technologies, its US software company partner.Meanwhile, RBS declined to deny reports that it is considering taking legal action against CA Technologies, its US software company partner.
CA was responsible for a software upgrade thought to be at the heart of the banking group's computer problems.CA was responsible for a software upgrade thought to be at the heart of the banking group's computer problems.
Asked by the BBC to confirm or deny a report in the Financial Times, a spokesperson said: "Our only focus now is on resolving this issue for our customers."Asked by the BBC to confirm or deny a report in the Financial Times, a spokesperson said: "Our only focus now is on resolving this issue for our customers."
A spokesperson for CA told the BBC: "We don't comment on rumours or speculation."A spokesperson for CA told the BBC: "We don't comment on rumours or speculation."
Bank of England Governor Sir Mervyn King has called for a detailed investigation into what went wrong and the time it took to recover.Bank of England Governor Sir Mervyn King has called for a detailed investigation into what went wrong and the time it took to recover.
To cope with the extra workload, RBS has extended the opening and closing times of 1,200 branches.To cope with the extra workload, RBS has extended the opening and closing times of 1,200 branches.
In a statement on the bank's website, Stephen Hester, RBS chief executive, said: "Right now my top priority, and the priority of the entire RBS Group, is to fix these problems and put things right for our customers." In a statement on the bank's website, Stephen Hester, RBS chief executive, said: "Right now my top priority, and the priority of the entire RBS Group, is to fix these problems and put things right for our customers.
"This is taking time, but I want to reassure people that we are working around the clock to resolve these problems as quickly as we are able.""This is taking time, but I want to reassure people that we are working around the clock to resolve these problems as quickly as we are able."
But financial institutions are continuing to struggle with the ramifications of the major computer glitch.But financial institutions are continuing to struggle with the ramifications of the major computer glitch.
For example, the Cumberland Building Society has had to make 1,300 emergency cash payments to customers as a result of the RBS computer problems.For example, the Cumberland Building Society has had to make 1,300 emergency cash payments to customers as a result of the RBS computer problems.
John Leveson, Cumberland's deputy chief executive, said: "As RBS/NatWest have not yet resolved their problem, and Cumberland customers continue to be inconvenienced, we will now pay the salary, pension, etc. into the customer's accounts."John Leveson, Cumberland's deputy chief executive, said: "As RBS/NatWest have not yet resolved their problem, and Cumberland customers continue to be inconvenienced, we will now pay the salary, pension, etc. into the customer's accounts."
Do you bank with NatWest, RBS or Ulster Bank? Are you still coping with financial disruption due to the computer problem? Send us your comments and experience using the form below.Do you bank with NatWest, RBS or Ulster Bank? Are you still coping with financial disruption due to the computer problem? Send us your comments and experience using the form below.