Which? responds to latest bank branch closures announcement

Gareth Shaw, Which? money expert, said:

 “With bank branch closures gathering pace, it’s vital that banks ensure all consumers have access to vital everyday banking services, no matter where they live.

“At a time when the payment industry is putting forward proposals that could significantly reduce the number of free-to-use ATMs, this news will be even more concerning for consumers who must not be left struggling to access the cash they need.”

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According to research by Which, there have been 1,962 closures since the start of 2015

The bank closures are mapped on Which?’s website here: https://www.which.co.uk/news/2017/09/mapped-the-703-banks-closing-this-year/

In July the British Bankers’ Association (BBA) found almost 20 million people now bank on their mobile phone.

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