NatWest has confirmed it is closing another 20 branches in October, as part of a major shake-up in the banking sector
NatWest has confirmed it will be shutting down another 20 branches in October, marking the latest wave of closures.
Which? data reveals that banks and building societies have closed a staggering 6,522 branches since January 2015, averaging 53 closures every month.
The bank attributes the closures to evolving customer habits, with over 80% of their current account holders now opting for digital platforms for their banking needs, reports Birmingham Live.
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A statement on NatWest’s website reads: “Banking has changed dramatically in recent years, with an increased demand for mobile and online services, as our customers benefit from a faster and easier way to bank.
“Closing a branch is a decision we take very seriously. We know it can affect those who are less confident with the alternatives we offer. We’ll always work hard to guide and support you through the changes and find the best way to serve you from now on.”
The NatWest branches set to close in October
- Leamington Spa, Royal Priors, 59 Parade, Leamington Spa, CV32 4ZX – October 1
- Ringwood, 11 High Street, Ringwood, BH24 1BA – October 1
- Paignton, 15 Victoria Street, Paignton, TQ4 5DE – October 2
- Stevenage, 26-28 Queensway, Stevenage, SG1 1BS – October 7
- Wellingborough, 40 Market Street, Wellingborough, NN8 1AD – October 7
- Midsomer Norton, 3 High Street, Radstock, BA3 2LE – October 8
- Stratford-upon-Avon, 31 Rother Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 6ZS – October 8
- Romsey, 27 Market Place, Romsey, SO51 8ZH – October 13
- Neath, 35 Green Street, Neath, SA11 1DB – October 13
- Redditch, Church Green House, Church Green East, Redditch, B98 8DG – October 14
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- Lowestoft, 53 London Road North, Lowestoft, NR32 1BJ – October 15
- Chippenham, 30 High Street, Chippenham, SN15 3HB – October 15
- Trowbridge, 62 Fore Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8EX – October 16
- Honiton, 94 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1JL – October 21
- Mold, 48-50 High Street, Mold, CH7 1BA – October 21
- Dorchester, 49 South Street, Dorchester, DT1 1DW – October 22
- Bridgwater, 9 York Buildings, Bridgwater, TA6 3BS – October 27
- Kettering, 16 High Street, Kettering, NN16 8SZ – October 28
- Leighton Buzzard, 27 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DX – October 28
- Bridport, 22 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LG – October 29
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