A banking giant has announced its departure from a town’s high street as customers switch to online banking.
NatWest will close its branch on Lowther Street in Whitehaven on March 14, 2023.
It is the second bank to close on the street in recent months – with HSBC, just two doors down, departing last month.
NatWest say counter transactions in the bank have decreased by 60 per cent over the last three years.
Customers are advised that they can make use of banking services at any Post Office, and the nearest branch is just over eight miles away.
A NatWest spokesperson said: “As with many industries, most of our customers are shifting to mobile and online banking, because it’s 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.”
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