CHARD Town Post Office has said that Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers can no longer pay in cheques over the counter.
In a statement posted on Facebook, Chard Town Post Office said that from January 1, 2026, customers of those banks can no longer pay cheques over counter at Post Office or Banking Hubs.
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Cheques can still be paid by mobile banking apps, bank branches or deposit machines (where available), and postal cheque deposit services.
A spokesperson for Chard Town Post Office said: “This change is due to more customers using digital banking and fewer cheques being used.
“If you rely on cheque deposits, please make sure you have an alternative method set up.”
Chard Town Post Office is located at 12 Fore Street, Chard. It is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and on Saturday from 9am to 4pm.
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