Banking service updates and maintenance in Europe

Financial institutions in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and North Macedonia have announced various service updates and technical maintenance periods.

mBank in Slovakia updated its mobile application to enhance security, introducing a centralized security section, a “panic button” for immediate blocking of transfers and cards, and a randomized PIN entry feature. Concurrently, Slovenská sporiteľňa scheduled technical maintenance for the night of November 6 to November 7, 2026, which temporarily disabled several digital banking platforms and API interfaces, though ATM withdrawals remained functional.

In North Macedonia, the Macedonian Banking Association reported service disruptions on November 7 and 8 due to technical adjustments for new denar payment system standards. These changes include the implementation of new payment orders, purpose codes, and IBAN formats. During this transition, Stopanska Banka Skopje limited electronic banking orders, while NLB Bank reported limited availability for internet and mobile banking, including the suspension of ATM cash deposits.