Blank Page After Login: Safe Fixes for Online Banking (53 Direct / 53 Express)
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A blank page after you attempt to sign in to an online banking portal is usually a browser/session problem, not a “password problem.” People sometimes search this as “53 direct login blank page” or “53 express blank screen”. This guide keeps it safe: no workarounds, no credential sharing—just standard troubleshooting.
Most common causes
- Corrupted cache/cookies causing a broken session or redirect loop
- JavaScript blocked by extensions (ad/script blockers) or hardened privacy settings
- Network filtering (VPN, corporate firewall, antivirus web shield)
- Provider maintenance or temporary service disruption
Step-by-step fixes (safe order)
1) Try a Private / Incognito window
This bypasses some stored cookies and extensions. If the page loads normally in private mode, the issue is usually cache/cookies or an extension.
2) Disable extensions temporarily
Common culprits: ad blockers, tracker blockers, script blockers, password managers with aggressive injection, and “security” extensions.
3) Clear site data for the banking domain
Clear cache and cookies for the specific banking site, then restart the browser. (See our cache & cookies guide.)
4) Update your browser
Outdated browsers can fail modern security scripts. Update Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari.
5) Try a different network (and disable VPN)
Test on cellular data vs Wi‑Fi. If a VPN is enabled, disable it and retry. If you’re on a workplace network, policy filters may block banking scripts.
6) Check official maintenance/outage notices
If many users report the same problem, it may be maintenance. Use only official sources and avoid third-party “status” pages that demand logins.
What NOT to do
- Do not enter passwords or 2FA codes into any page you reached through suspicious links.
- Do not share one-time codes with anyone claiming to “verify” your account.
- Do not install remote-control apps at the request of a “support agent.”