Commonwealth Bank Glitch Causes Duplicate Transactions, Overdrawn Accounts

Customers face financial disruptions as Commonwealth Bank works to resolve transaction duplication error.

Commonwealth Bank customers reported duplicate transactions leading to overdrawn accounts and financial inconvenience.
The bank acknowledged the error and stated it is working urgently to reverse the duplicate charges and refund any fees.
Some customers expressed frustration over being unable to access essential funds for necessities like food and medication.
The issue has sparked a wave of complaints on social media, with some customers considering switching banks.
This incident follows a recent $7.5 million penalty for the bank over breaches of Australian anti-spam laws.