A NEW banking hub has temporarily opened in Crewkerne Town Hall, with Adam Dance MP of Yeovil and South Somerset attending the opening ceremony.
Cash Access UK, an organisation set up to protect access to cash across the UK, has opened a temporary home for the banking hub in Crewkerne Town Hall on the week of April 7, located 15 minutes away from Chard and Ilminster.
The hub was recommended by LINK, the UK’s Cash Access and ATM network, following a community request from Adam Dance, MP for Yeovil.
Customers of all major banks can visit the hub any weekday between 9am-5pm to carry out regular cash transactions including cash withdrawals and deposits as well as checking balances or paying bills.
The hub also offers a community banker service where customers can talk to their own bank in a private space about more complicated issues on the day their bank is in the hub:
Monday: Lloyds (from May)
Tuesday: NatWest
Wednesday: Barclays
Thursday: HSBC
Friday: No community banker available
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While the hub in Crewkerne is up and running today, Cash Access UK can confirm it is currently working to secure a long-term home for the banking hub which will offer the same services. Local residents can check for updates on our website.
Gareth Oakley, CEO at Cash Access UK: “I’m happy to announce that we have opened the new banking hub in Crewkerne, giving local residents renewed access to cash and in-person banking services.
“The hub is available for everyday banking transactions every day of the week, and for more specific or complex enquiries, a community banker will be on-site to assist on designated days.
“We’re grateful to the Town Hall for providing a home for the hub while we continue to search for a permanent location.”
Adam Dance MP said: “I’m absolutely delighted to see the Crewkerne Banking Hub open its doors.
“I’ve campaigned hard for this, and it’s fantastic to see the community getting access to face-to-face banking once again. This is a much-needed service—especially for older residents and local businesses—and it’s great to know the hub will be here five days a week to support them.”
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