A large number of banking hubs are set to open up across the country as more traditional bank branches shut. According to ATM network LINK, 215 branches are expected to close by August 2015.
It comes as major banks in the UK move towards catering more to online services despite the sustained need for face-to-face services for some groups in the UK, including seniors.
However, banking hubs provide ease of access to face-to-face banking by allowing customers to use most of the necessary services they need from different banks.
Hubs are run by the Post Office and allow customers to cash in cheques, withdraw cash, check their balance, and pay their utility bills.
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