If Microsoft Edge is not working on banking websites, you need to follow these tips and tricks to get rid of this issue. No matter whether you use it on Windows 11, Windows 10, or any other version of Windows, you may encounter this issue from time to time. Therefore, go through these below solutions to make Edge work on banking sites again.
Microsoft Edge is one of the most secure web browsers. It is safe to use for carrying out money transactions. As such, you can use it to transact money via services like PayPal, Payoneer, or even traditional banking websites. That said, the browser can experience unexpected freezes, crashes, or shutdowns especially, in the middle of banking sessions. Interestingly enough, everything seems to work fine when the browser is in private mode. Take a look at some of the options that can help you get the problem fixed!
Microsoft Edge is not working on banking websites
The problem persists not just with Edge Chromium browser, but other browsers like Chrome and Firefox too – at times. You can try the following suggestions:
- Delete browse cache
- Reset Microsoft Edge
- Use an alternative web browser
Let’s proceed and see the steps in a bit of detail.
1] Delete the cache
Launch the Edge browser.
Go to ‘Settings and more’ option.
Click ‘History‘ to expand the menu and select ‘Clear browsing data‘.
Next, from the window that opens up, check the boxes marked against the following options,
- Cached images and files
- Cookies and other site data
When done, hit the ‘Clear Now‘ button.
2] Reset Microsoft Edge
Resetting Microsoft Edge can solve many problems because the browser would return to its default state. So, if the above method fails to work, we would recommend you to try this method.
Open Edge browser, click ‘Settings and more’ option.
In the new window that opens up, scroll down to the ‘Reset Settings‘ option.
Click the option and then hit the ‘Reset‘ button. Windows will reset your Edge browser settings, keeping your Favorites intact – but you may lose other Edge data.
3] Use an alternative web browser
Since some users are unable to use certain banking sites using Edge, we suggest using an alternative web browser such as Firefox or Chrome. Both are secure enough for banking websites, therefore, you should face no risks.
Is Microsoft Edge good for online banking?
Yes, Microsoft Edge is one of the best browsers that you can use for making online transactions or using online banking websites. Whether you want to use this browser on Windows 11, Windows 10, or even on other platforms, you can undoubtedly use it to access your online banking accounts. However, it is highly recommended to use a private network and safe extensions all the time.
Why are some websites not opening in Edge?
There could be several reasons why some websites are not opening in the Edge browser. From a server-side issue or old cookies and cache, anything could be responsible for this problem. in order to solve it, it is suggested to clear your cookies, and cache, remove unnecessary extensions, and turn off the VPN temporarily.
Related read: Microsoft Edge installation & update errors.
