Chaos after ATM blasting: Sparkasse Borken fights for service!

Chaos after ATM blasting: Sparkasse Borken fights for service!

Borken, Deutschland - borken. A shock for the customers of the Stadtsparkasse Schwalmstadt-Borken! In the night of Wednesday, two ATMs in the main office were badly damaged by an explosion. The consequences are devastating: important banking services are temporarily only available to a limited extent. Mario Jahn from the Sparkasse warns of massive restrictions in the coming weeks.

The cash payments about the machines in Borken have stopped until further notice! But there is hope: Customers can withdraw up to 200 euros in cash free of charge from ATMs from other savings banks as well as in supermarkets such as Aldi, Lidl and net. The next functioning machines are located in Fritzlar, Bad Zwesten, Frielendorf and Wabern. From November 1, 2024, customers can also withdraw cash free of charge at VR-Bank Bad Salzungen Schmalkalden eG in Schwalm-Eder-Kreis.

emergency operation and limited services

The Sparkasse switched to emergency operation. Cash payments are still possible via the so-called SafeBag solutions, but the coin money acceptance for private customers is temporarily discontinued. However, business customers can continue to deposit coins. The World Savings Day, a popular event for the small savers, has to be postponed for an indefinite period. An additional day is required for payments of savings bank books, while the main branch in Treysa is still open.

The service switch in Borken remains open, but only in emergency operation. Customers are asked to make transfers online or by phone via the customer service center at 06691 800-888. There you will also receive information about accounting stands and sales. The Sparkasse gives everything to restore the company as soon as possible. Thanks to the police, the Borken volunteer fire brigade and all helpers who provide support on site.