French insurance company Total accidentally paid 4,300 Swiss workers double their December pay . French insurer AXA's 4,300 Swiss employees mistakenly got double their normal December salaries in a Christmas surprise that quickly fell flat when they learned they would not be allowed to keep the extra cash. The extra transaction was the result of an error between AXA and its main bank , and workers were not allowed to keep the bonus payment . AXA did not confirm the total amount paid out in December but , judging by average Swiss earnings , the oversight was estimated to have potentially hit a total of about CHF30 m ( $ 40 m ) .
French insurance company Total accidentally paid 4,300 Swiss workers double their December pay . The extra transaction was the result of an error between AXA and its main bank , and workers were not allowed to keep the bonus payment . AXA did not confirm the total amount paid out in December but , judging by average Swiss earnings , the oversight was estimated to have potentially hit a total of about CHF30 m ( $ 40 m ) .