Natwest announces the closure of 43 bank branches, Here’s the full list
Natwest annouce the closer of a further 43 branches as they transition to online banking
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NatWest has confirmed it is closing 43 bank branches across the UK in their move to to transition services online.
Speaking on the matter a NatWest spokesperson said:
“As with many industries, most of our customers are shifting to mobile and online banking, because it is faster and easier for people to manage their financial lives.
“We understand and recognise that digital solutions aren’t right for everyone or every situation, and that when we close branches we have to make sure that no-one is left behind.
“We take our responsibility seriously to support the people who face challenges in moving online, so we are investing to provide them with support and alternatives that work for them.”
Online banking usage increased significantly during Covid lockdowns
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Natwest announced the closure of 32 branches in February of this year citing customers opting to use online banking as the reason for the decision.
Online banking increased during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns as the footfall into physical branches significantly declined.
Here is a list of all sites due for closure:
Henley-on-Thames
Thame
Cheltenham Bath Road
Ayr
Dundee
Devizes
Beeston
Berkhamsted
St Neots
Cleethorpes
Broadstone
Market Harborough
Clitheroe
Eastleigh
Shipley
Ilkley
Buxton
Glossop
Aberdeen
Southsea
Tonbridge
Sandbach
Waterlooville
Cheadle
Glasgow
Headington
Caterham
Oxted
Coventry Walsgrave Road
Edinburgh
Gerrards Cross
Lewes High Street
Balham
Uckfield
Addiscombe
Stourbridge
Whitehaven
Wetherby
Potters Bar
Bromsgrove
Wokingham
Bloomsbury Parrs
Upper Parkstone
The closures are set to take place between January and March 2023. NatWest have said they will be contacting all vulnerable customers who are affected by the closures.