15pc Of ATMs Out Of Action This Weekend

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority says many ATMs will be out of action this weekend, as banks scramble to make repairs after vandalism by protesters.

The HKMA said on Saturday that it had been informed by banks that a number of cash machines would need to be serviced or withdrawn from use temporarily for safety or security reasons. It expects 85 per cent of machines to be available for use.

The SAR's de facto central bank said it had urged banks to make sure cash is replenished in the remaining ATMs. It also urged members of the public to take note of the situation and make use of online and electronic banking services where possible.

Protesters have targetted branches of state-owned banks including the Bank of China in recent weeks, as they take increasingly radical action in support of the five demands of the anti-extradition movement.

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