Greggs shops close across the UK as IT glitch causes payment issues

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Greggs shops across the UK have been pressured to close after technical issues prevented them from accepting payment.

A press release from the bakery chain mentioned: “We are currently experiencing issues accepting payments in our shops.” It added: “We are working to resolve this as soon as possible.”

It is presently unclear what number of shops have been affected, whereas a number of retailers are open however solely accepting money funds.

It is the newest IT glitch to have an effect on a significant chain in current days after Sainsbury’s and Tesco confronted technical issues on Saturday.

Last Friday, McDonalds clients had been additionally turned away from the quick meals eating places in places across the world, together with the UK, after the chain was equally hit by IT issues.

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Taking to social media, annoyed clients spoke of their disappointment at leaving empty-handed after their card funds had been refused.

One posted on X, previously Twitter: “Greggs this morning cash only! Sitting here with my coffee watching almost everyone have to walk out.”

Another tweeted: “Why are all of the stores in Newcastle city centre closed?”, whereas different closures had been reported in Manchester, Cardiff and Westminster.

Another posted a photograph of an indication in social media saying: “Shop will open late due to technical issues. You can order through click and collect or Uber Eats. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.”

Over the weekend, Sainsbury’s clients had been left disgruntled after 1000’s had been left with out meals orders after a software program situation impacted contacless funds.

The technical glitch additionally affected its capability to fulfil the overwhelming majority of on-line deliveries, whereas various Tesco deliveries additionally failed to achieve their vacation spot as a result of technical glitch.

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