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Digital-only banks like Revolut rely entirely on their online infrastructure, making them potentially more susceptible to widespread outages if their core systems fail. Traditional banks like Lloyds, while also digital, often have more diverse service channels and older, more established backup systems, which can sometimes offer greater resilience.
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