THE Lloyds bank branch in Chard is set to close in November.
Lloyds Banking Group, which also includes Halifax and Bank of Scotland, announced plans to shut 136 more high street branches across the UK as part of cost-cutting measures.
It will close 61 Lloyds, 61 Halifax and 14 Bank of Scotland branches between May this year and March 2026.
Unfortunately for residents in Chard, this includes the bank on 27 Fore Street, which is set to close its doors on November 11.
A spokesperson for Lloyds Banking Group said the town will instead receive a ‘community banker’ who will provide face-to-face services to customers, including making payments, account enquiries and online banking support.
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The move comes as more people have transitioned to doing their banking online rather than in person.
A Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson said: “Over 20 million customers are using our apps for on-demand access to their money and customers have more choice and flexibility than ever for their day-to-day banking.
“Alongside our apps, customers can also use telephone banking, visit a community banker, or use any Halifax, Lloyds or Bank of Scotland branch, giving access to many more branches. Customers can also do their everyday banking at over 11,000 branches of the Post Office or in a banking hub.”
All staff at the affected branches will be offered a role at another branch or in another part of their business, according to Lloyds.
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