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Kelly-Ann Mills & Levi Winchester

NatWest bank to close 43 branches as it moves away from high street shops

NatWest is set to close 43 branches across the country as the bank moves away from high street shops.

The closures will take place between January to March 2023 - but only six jobs are expected to be put at risk.

The bank blamed more people using its online services for the closures.

Counter transactions reduced by 64% between January 2019 and January 2022 - compared to the number of customers using mobile apps increasing by 38%.

NatWest said it will be contacting its vulnerable customers who are affected by the closures.

Customers will also be able to use the Post Office for face-to-face banking services.

It comes after NatWest confirmed in February that would shut 32 branches.

A NatWest spokeswoman 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.”

Full list of NatWest branch closures

  • 1 Courthouse Square, Dundee - January 10, 2023
  • 214 High Holborn, London - January 10, 2023
  • 21 St Mary's Road, Market Harborough - January 11, 2023
  • 11 High Street, Lewes - January 11, 2023
  • 208 Lower Blandford Road, Broadstone - January 12, 2023
  • 19 Miller Road, Ayr - January 12, 2023
  • 209 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon - January 17, 2023
  • 262 Union Street, Aberdeen - January 18, 2023
  • 118 Walsgrave Road, Coventry - January 19, 2023
  • 128 Balham Road, London - January 24, 2023
  • 109 George Street, Edinburgh - January 24, 2023
  • 19 High Road, Beeston - January 25, 2023
  • 119 High Street, Berkhamstead - January 25, 2023
  • 151 Bath Road, Cheltenham - January 26, 2023
  • 14 Blythswood Square, Glasgow - January 26, 2023
  • 124 High Street, Bromsgrove - January 31, 2023
  • 1 Croydon Road, Caterham - February 1, 2023
  • 34 High Street, Cheadle - February 2, 2023
  • 91 London Road, Headington - February 7, 2023
  • 18 Market Place, Henley-on-Thames - February 7, 2023
  • Hightown, Sandbach - February 8, 2023
  • 141 High Street, Stourbridge - February 8, 2023
  • 49 High Street, Wetherby - February 9, 2023
  • 5 Broad Street, Wokingham - February 9, 2023
  • 2 Spring Gardens, Buxton - February 14, 2023
  • York Street, Clitheroe - February 15, 2023
  • 34 Southampton Road, Eastleigh - February 16, 2023
  • 19 The Grove, Ilkley England - February 21, 2023
  • 44 Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross - February 21, 2023
  • 12 Station Road East, Oxted - February 22, 2023
  • 181 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar - February 22, 2023
  • 19 Market Street, Shipley - February 23, 2023
  • 68 Palmerston Road, Southsea - February 23, 2023
  • 37 High Street, St. Neots - February 28, 2023
  • 3 Cornmarket, Thame - March 1, 2023
  • Norfolk Square, Glossop - March 2, 2023
  • Corner of Alexandra & Sea View Street, Cleethorpes - March 7, 2023
  • 209 Ashley Road, Parkstone - March 7, 2023
  • 1 Market Place, Devizes - March 8, 2023
  • 49 High Street, Uckfield - March 8, 2023
  • 93 London Road, Waterlooville - March 9, 2023
  • 130 High Street, Tonbridge England - March 9, 2023
  • 71 Lowther Street, Whiteheaven - March 14, 2023

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