High street banking giant NatWest has announced plans to close 32 branches in the UK for good. Closures are set to take place in England and Wales over the next year, and will affect the NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland brands.
Natwest says it has made the decision because of a shift to online and mobile banking. READ MORE: McDonald's forced to drop the Chicken Big Mac from its menu just a week after its release However the lender appreciates that digital banking isn't for everyone.
Addressing concerns about how the closures will impact groups such as the elderly, the high street bank said it 'will contact vulnerable customers to ensure they can continue to bank with us in the way which suits them best,' ahead of the closures.
It added that a new postal cash delivery and Companion Card service has been rolled out nationwide for vulnerable customers.
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