Major bank to close 15 more branches this year – full list of locations | The Sun

A MAJOR bank is to shut another 15 branches this year in the latest round of closures.

Barclays has announced the closure of 15 branches across the country, meaning over 100 banks are to shut down so far this year.

The bank is set to close 14 branches across England and one in Wales from late April to the first few days on May.

Sites in London, Gosport, Bridgwater and St Helens are among those shutting down over just a few days.

Barclays has already announced 15 closures earlier this month.

It comes days after NatWest said it is closing 23 branches, and over a week since Lloyds Banking Group said it is shutting 40 Halifax and Lloyds sites.

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At the time the company blamed footfall, which has been rapidly decreasing since the onset of online banking and dropped further during the pandemic.

Lloyds said the number of customers visiting the branches it plans to close had dropped by 60% on average over the last five years.

Nationwide also announced the closure of a branch in Kingswood, Gloucestershire.

It means the total number of high street bank branches closing this year is already at 103.

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Barclays has previously said that more customers are now choosing to do their banking online and on apps, rather than visiting in person.

Here's the full list of Barclays branches scheduled for closure:

Gosport – 43/44 High Street – April 26
Bedale – 18a North End – April 26
Bridgwater – 16 High Street – April 26
Heywood – 2 Church Street – April 28
Stamford – 46/49 Broad Street – April 28
Oakham – 10 High Street – April 28
Wymondham -45 Market Street – April 28
London – 19 Fleet Street – May 3
Watton – 56 High Street – May 3
Chislehurst – 7 High Street – May 4
St Helens – 19 Church Street – May 4
Radlett – 221 Watling Street – May 5
Leyburn – Market Place – May 5
Talbot Green – 3 Ely Valley Road – May 5
Oundle – 2 New Street – May 5

Barclays has been contacted for comment.

Jenny Ross, Which? money editor, said: “While many consumers have embraced digital banking, there are still millions, including the elderly, vulnerable and isolated, who aren’t yet ready or willing to make that switch – and they must be protected.

“Our figures show how the number of bank branches and free-to-use ATMs has been slashed in recent years, so it’s vital that new legislation protects free access to cash for the millions of people who rely on it.

“The Government must guarantee minimum levels of access without fees being charged and give the Financial Conduct Authority powers to oversee the cash system to ensure it meets community needs.”

Typically if there are no banks in a town, you should be able to do some basic banking at your local Post Office.

Many banks also offer a mobile banking service.

This is where your bank brings a bus to your local area that has the services that are usually available at your branch.

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You should call up your bank to see if it runs a banking bus and they will be able to tell you where and when it will be parked.

Other banks use buildings such as village halls or libraries to offer mobile banking services.

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