Online Banking technical support​

Our aim is to make Online Banking easy to access for all our customers, which is why we've pulled together this guide of supported browsers and troubleshooting tips.

Troubleshooting tips

As part of our Online Banking security, we ask you if we can 'recognise your device'. This means we can be more confident that it's really you logging in.

If we don't recognise the device/browser you're using, we'll send you a One Time Access Code by text message to allow you to log in. This means that no one else can log in to your account from a device that you haven't asked us to recognise.

To recognise your device, we store a small security token in your internet browser. This doesn't hold any personal information about you, it simply allows us to recognise your device when you use it to log in to Online Banking.

If you continue to see the 'We don’t recognise this device' message, check our suggested ways to solve this issue.

Apple OS updates in September 2017: Due to a change made by Apple to their iOS 11 & macOS 10.13 operating systems in September 2017, we will now ask you if we can ‘recognise your device’ again if you haven’t logged in to Online Banking for 30 days or more. There is no impact to the Tesco Bank mobile application.

    Here are some instructions to tell you how to enable JavaScript on some of the most common internet browsers. Just skip to the browser you use and follow the instructions.

      To enable JavaScript in Internet Explorer

      • Select Tools from the top menuSelect Tools from the top menu
      • Choose Internet OptionsChoose Internet Options
      • Click on the Security tabClick on the Security tab
      • Click on Custom LevelClick on Custom Level
      • Scroll down until you see the section labelled 'Scripting'Scroll down until you see the section labelled 'Scripting'
      • Under 'Active Scripting,' select Enable and click OKUnder 'Active Scripting,' select Enable and click OK

      To enable JavaScript in Google Chrome

      • Click the Chrome menu/burger icon on the browser toolbarClick the Chrome menu/burger icon on the browser toolbar
      • Select SettingsSelect Settings
      • Click the Show advanced settings tabClick the Show advanced settings tab
      • Click Content settings in the 'Privacy' sectionClick Content settings in the 'Privacy' section
      • Select Allow all sites to run JavaScript in the 'JavaScript' sectionSelect Allow all sites to run JavaScript in the 'JavaScript' section

      To enable JavaScript in Mozilla Firefox

      • Select Tools from the top menuSelect Tools from the top menu
      • Choose OptionsChoose Options
      • Choose Content from the top navigationChoose Content from the top navigation
      • Select the checkbox next to Enable JavaScript and click OKSelect the checkbox next to Enable JavaScript and click OK

      To enable JavaScript in Apple Safari

      • Open the Safari menu on the browser toolbarOpen the Safari menu on the browser toolbar
      • Select PreferencesSelect Preferences
      • Click SecurityClick Security
      • Select the checkbox next to Enable JavaScriptSelect the checkbox next to Enable JavaScript

      Below are some instructions to tell you how to enable cookies on some of the most common internet browsers. Just skip to the browser you use and follow the instructions.

        To enable cookies in Internet Explorer

        • Select Tools from the top menu, and then click Internet optionsSelect Tools from the top menu, and then click Internet options
        • Click the Privacy tabClick the Privacy tab
        • Click AdvancedClick Advanced
        • Select 'Override automatic cookie handling' under the 'Cookies' section in the Advanced Privacy Settings windowSelect 'Override automatic cookie handling' under the 'Cookies' section in the Advanced Privacy Settings window
        • Select the 'Accept' or 'Prompt' option under 'First-party Cookies'Select the 'Accept' or 'Prompt' option under 'First-party Cookies'
        • Select the 'Accept' or 'Prompt' option under 'Third-party Cookies' (if you select the 'Prompt' option, you'll be asked for approval every time a website attempts to send you a cookie)Select the 'Accept' or 'Prompt' option under 'Third-party Cookies' (if you select the 'Prompt' option, you'll be asked for approval every time a website attempts to send you a cookie)
        • In the Internet Options window, click OK to exitIn the Internet Options window, click OK to exit

        To enable cookies in Google Chrome

        • Click the Chrome menu/burger icon on the browser toolbarClick the Chrome menu/burger icon on the browser toolbar
        • Select SettingsSelect Settings
        • Click Show advanced settingsClick Show advanced settings
        • Click Content settings in the 'Privacy' sectionClick Content settings in the 'Privacy' section
        • Select Allow local data to be set to allow both first-party and third-party cookies - if you only want to accept first-party cookies, check the box next to 'Block all third-party cookies without exception'Select Allow local data to be set to allow both first-party and third-party cookies - if you only want to accept first-party cookies, check the box next to 'Block all third-party cookies without exception'

        To enable cookies in Mozilla Firefox

        • Select Tools from the top menuSelect Tools from the top menu
        • Click Privacy in the top panelClick Privacy in the top panel
        • Set 'Firefox will:' to Use custom settings for historySet 'Firefox will:' to Use custom settings for history
        • Check the box next to 'Accept cookies from sites' to enable cookiesCheck the box next to 'Accept cookies from sites' to enable cookies
        • Click OKClick OK

        To enable cookies in Apple Safari

        • Open the Safari menu on the browser toolbarOpen the Safari menu on the browser toolbar
        • Select PreferencesSelect Preferences
        • Click Security in the top panelClick Security in the top panel
        • Under 'Accept Cookies' select Only from sites you navigate toUnder 'Accept Cookies' select Only from sites you navigate to

        If you use Private or Incognito browsing, any cookies that are set during that session will be deleted automatically when you close your browser. This means that we'll not be able to recognise your device the next time you use that browser, and we'll have to send you a One Time Access Code to allow you to log in.

        Similarly, if you choose to manually clear your cookies, we'll not be able to recognise your device the next time you try to log in.

          The security token we use to recognise your computer is stored within your internet browser. If you use more than one browser (for example Firefox and Chrome) you'll have to ask us to recognise each of them.

          If you change or upgrade your browser, we may have to send you a One Time Access Code the first time you use the new version to log in.

            If you installed security software (such as Norton or McAfee), it may be set up to block us from confirming if you're using a computer that you've asked us to recognise.

            You'll normally find the settings under Privacy in your security software, and you should check that the software isn't blocking our site. If you have the option to add trusted sites to your security software, you should add either tescobank.com or, for software that needs only the log in address, add login.myproducts.tescobank.com.

            If you need more help, please refer to the instructions provided by your security software to find out how to check your settings.

              Supported browsers

              We maintain a focus on our customers' needs, including which browsers and devices are being used to access Online Banking, so that we understand what we should support and why.

              We support the latest versions of:

                • Internet ExplorerInternet Explorer
                • Microsoft EdgeMicrosoft Edge
                • ChromeChrome
                • FirefoxFirefox
                • SafariSafari

                We also support the latest default browsers on Apple iOS and Google Android devices.

                  You can find out which version of the browser you are using in the about browser information:

                    Internet Explorer

                    From the Help menu, select About Internet Explorer.

                      Google Chrome

                      From the options menu, which is the button to the right of the address bar, select About Google Chrome.

                        Mozilla Firefox

                        From the Help menu, select About Firefox.

                          Safari (for Mac)

                          From the Safari menu, select About Safari.

                            If you're using a modern and up-to-date browser, you shouldn't have any problems accessing Online Banking, although sometimes you may find some features don't work quite as you expected. This is something we are continually trying to improve.

                            If you're not using an up-to-date browser to access the internet, it's important that you upgrade. A newer browser will offer many benefits, including better performance and increased security. Have a look at the list of popular browsers we recommend.

                            Microsoft Internet Explorer can be downloaded from:

                              Google Chrome can be downloaded from:

                                Mozilla Firefox can be downloaded from:

                                  Safari can be downloaded from:

                                    Any installation difficulties should be referred to Microsoft, Google, Mozilla or Apple respectively.

                                      Need help with Online Banking?

                                      If you'd rather speak to someone, that's not a problem. Call our UK-based customer service team on 0345 300 3511*. Our technical helpdesk lines are open 8am to 10pm, seven days a week.

                                      If you have difficulties with your hearing or speech, contact us through the Relay UK app. You can find out how to use Relay UK on their website.

                                      *This number may be included as part of any inclusive call minutes provided by your phone operator.