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FirstBank accountholders in BVI report missing balances

Screenshot of one local 1FirstBank accountholder that was affected.

Account holders with 1FirstBank in the British Virgin Islands are facing a major financial issue as many report that their account balances have disappeared.

This problem, which was flagged on Tuesday, October 22, appears to be widespread, impacting both personal and business First Bank accounts across the territory.

Details remain unclear, but some account holders report seeing seeing a zero balance or, in some cases, a negative balance. One accountholder informed our news centre that the zero balance is only displayed on the home screen of the bank’s online platform. It remains unclear whether the apparently missing funds are accessible to account holders.

It is unclear whether this issue is a technical glitch or the result of foul play.

Up to publication time, the bank did not issue a statement regarding the situation. BVI News will provide updates as more information becomes available.

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  1. WELL ITS HAPPENING NOW says:

    SO , SINCE THE JUSTICE IS ABSENT , THE PEOPLE MIGHT HAVE TO BRING ” STREET JUSTICE ” INTO
    EFFECT ( & ) WHEN THE PERPETRATORS ARE CAUGHT TAKE THEM FOR A SWIM WITH SOME SHARKS , AND THE MALES SHOULD BE CACTRATED FIRST , AS WE HAVE A REQUEST FOR THEIR SEEDZ FOR PITBULLS DELECACY , bar B-Q OR GRILLED

  2. Mecca Barry says:

    Did you all see Cindy fake news saying it’s cibc?

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  3. Well? Waiting! says:

    Can someone at the bank please issue a statement? Have some concern for your customers!!

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  4. Signs of the times says:

    Jesus is coming soon

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  5. @ 》mecca barryou & thexecutioner black cookie says:

    stay on your racist yello site and leave the girl alone , you blogging under different names , but it’s the same evilness you dishing out . Give peace a chance nuh

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  6. How about says:

    some investigative reporting on this developing story; e.g.

    1)Have similar problems occurred in the FirstBank accounts in USVI and PR?

    2)What type of accounts have been compromised? checking, business, personal???

    3)Is this problem solely with internet banking or has physical paper money gone missing?

  7. Vuavaberry on it quickly. says:

    The most effective media house we can depend on..

  8. FSC says:

    Will there be a fine to the bank or will this slide?

  9. Un Easy says:

    I utilise the service of a bank (Northeat Community Bank) in NYC when I am off island. For seven days was unable to access my info online while in NYC., Staring back at me was astatement,”no balance available”. but the ATM was accessible. The branch suggested that the headquarters was experiencing a glitch or revamping.Messaged to myself..” remove your coins and bank at a larger and more well known bank with branches.” Banking apparently will be implementing changes in the New Year…rumored but no official word as yet.

  10. Anonymous says:

    Not only to first bank its happening to scotcia bank as well…

  11. so says:

    use the local Bank …

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