What does an 042 error message mean?


If you are experiencing difficulty in logging into Online Banking, the most common error message is 042. It can mean a few things:


  • You are trying to log in to a closed account that is no longer available to access online. If you need information from the account, please call us on 0345 835 3353*.

  • You have entered the wrong username. Please click 'Forgotten your username?' when logging in and follow the on screen instructions to reset this.

  • Your account is not ready to view. For example, if you have just applied for a credit card and been accepted but the account is not yet open, you will get this error message. Please wait until you have a confirmation of the account and then try to log in again.


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