09/03/2017

Ulster Bank To Close Nine Branches In NI

Ulster Bank has announced it is to close nine of its branches in Northern Ireland.

The banks closing are:

• Monkstown

• Belfast, Boucher Road

• Belfast, Antrim Road

• Belfast, Woodstock Road

• Bangor, Main Street

• Newtownbreda

• Kircubbin

• Millennium Forum

• Garvagh

The bank said more customers are using online banking facilities.

Sean Murphy, Managing Director, Personal Banking, Ulster Bank in Northern Ireland said: "Closing a branch is never an easy decision and one we do not take lightly.

"Recognising that customers expect different services from their bank, we continue to invest in a range of channels to improve access in a sustainable way, such as our Bank on Wheels, 24/7 telephone banking and our services available through the Post Office.

"Ulster Bank still retains Northern Ireland's largest bank branch network and its only Bank on Wheels service, as well providing ongoing education for customers in how to make best use of these services.

"We will also be introducing additional digital and community support roles to assist with this transition."

(CD)

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