Barclays Bank to shut Spalding branch

A high street bank has announced it will be closing a town centre branch.

Barclays Bank has confirmed its Spalding branch in Hall Place will close this spring.

It has previously announced closures to its banks in Stamford and Grantham.

The news follows on from Halifax’s recent announcement that it would be ending its presence in Spalding and Stamford later this year.

A statement on Barclays website confirmed the closure but hinted at maintaining a presence in the area.

“We're permanently closing this branch from 12pm on Friday, May 10, 2024,” it read.

“We’ll continue to be part of your community in Spalding. We’re just finalising the arrangements of where and when we'll be available to support you, and as soon as they are confirmed we’ll share the details.”

A further statement from the bank encouraged customers to use services on its app or to visit alternative branches.

“Lots of people are choosing to bank differently these days, which means not as many are using branches,” it read.

“Because of this, we’re changing the ways we support people in your area.

“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.

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“You can still use the Barclays app 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 balance.

“You can also get cash withdrawals and check your balance using LINK cash machines.”