Barclays to close 41 branches in 2023 but 10 banking hubs set to open | Personal Finance | Finance
At least 10 will be rolled out across the UK by summer 2023 following the success of the bank’s first pod in St Austell. In addition, six electric vehicle (EV) banking vans will be added to the existing fleet of 10, enabling Barclays to reach customers in remote locations.
Jo Mayer, Head of Everyday Banking at Barclays UK said: “Barclays Local provides a flexible way to reach customers in new locations and retain a presence where customer footfall has reduced, bringing face-to-face support to convenient locations.
“As visits to branches continue to fall, we need to reimagine where and how we show up to provide the best service for customers now and in the future.
“Our new banking pods and community pop-ups help us to tailor our in-person support for each location, including support with digital skills. In areas where we close a branch, we will maintain our presence in that community offering an alternative face-to-face solution.”
Customers from different banks also have access to banking hubs which allow them to deposit and withdraw money. They offer a counter service operated by the Post Office, where customers of all major banks and building societies can carry out regular cash transactions, Monday to Friday.
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