The Ramsgate branch of Barclays bank will shut for good on April 19th.
An explanation leaflet published by Barclays today (January 12) says the decision has been made because people are banking in different ways – such as online.
The leaflet says: “When deciding whether to close this branch, we looked carefully at how it’s been used and how customers are banking in other ways.
“93% of people who use our branch have also banked using the app, online and by phone in 2022.
“Less than 10 customers use this branch regularly as the only way to do their banking and 14% of this branch’s customers have used nearby branches in the last 12 months.”
The closure will mean the nearest Barclays banks for face to face banking will be in Canterbury and Ashford.
The branch at Asda in Broadstairs was shut in 2019 and the Margate branch closed in 2020.
Barclays say: “The decision to close a branch is never easy and we appreciate it might not be welcome news, but we’ll make sure you still have access to our banking services.
“We’ll be available to help and talk to you about managing your money at many locations across the UK. As well as branches, we have many Barclays Local sites where you can come and talk to us. You can see where to find us at barclays.co.uk/branchfinder.
“You can still use the Barclays app1 and Online Banking to manage your money securely, anytime. If you have a personal or business account, you can visit any Post Office to withdraw and pay in cash, pay in cheques and check your balance2. You can also get cash withdrawals and check your balance using LINK cash machines.”
