Major Uk Banks Are Closing Eighty-Six Branches During June
HSBC alone is axing 36 branches in June. That’s almost half the total. Go big or go home, I guess.
NatWest is closing 23. Lloyds is cutting 18. Barclays is trimming 9. It’s like a corporate game of musical chairs, and rural towns are losing.
Here’s the kicker: The banks save money, but you’ll spend hours on hold with customer service. “Press 1 for existential dread.”
But Wait—There’s a Plot Twist
Some towns are fighting back. Residents in Bude, Cornwall, started a community bank. It’s run by volunteers and a lot of hope.
In Scotland, a pub now offers cashback without a purchase. Just walking in gives you fivers and a pint of ale.
Is this the future? Banks that double as breweries? Call me intrigued.