Closure date is announced for a bank branch

BARCLAYS IN HINCKLEY WILL SHUT IN NOVEMBER

BARCLAYS is to close a town branch later this year.

The Hinckley branch, in The Borough, pictured, will shut on Thursday, November 3.

The company said over 90 per cent of its Hinckley customers had used online and telephone banking in the past year.

In a statement, Barclays said: “Back when we opened this branch, visiting us in person was one of the only ways to do your banking.

“Now, as there are lots of ways to manage your money without even leaving your home, we’re seeing many customers choosing to bank using our app, and online or telephone banking.

“This has had a big impact on the number of customers coming in to see us.

“We want to reassure you that we’re here to help. We’ll stay in your community and you’ll be able to talk to us in person.

“We’re finalising the details of where we’ll be based, and when, to support you with your banking, and we’ll share the details locally once confirmed.

“We’ll be available to help you with things like day-to-day banking queries and helping you manage your money, though there won’t be access to cash at this site.”

Last week, Lloyds confirmed it was closing its Lutterworth branch on October 27, while Ashby’s Lloyds closes for good on August 25 – the same day as the town’s HSBC also shuts.

In Oadby, the Chestnut Avenue branch of Lloyds closes on September 9, while Coalville’s Halifax, based in Belvoir Shopping Centre, shuts on August 22.

Customers concerned about the Barclays closure can call the company on 03457 345345, or email customer care director for the East Midlands, Steve Mitchell at: