Major Change Sparks Outrage
Thousands of loyal customers of Lloyds Bank are expressing their disappointment and feeling betrayed as the banking group announces plans to discontinue its mobile banking van service. This helpful scheme, which provided services to customers in rural areas, will be slashed in May of this year.
Critical Service for Rural Communities
Lloyds Bank had introduced mobile vans to compensate for high street branch closures, allowing customers in 170 communities to access essential banking services. These vans provided services such as cash withdrawals, deposits, and one-to-one chats with bank employees. The praised service had helped over 6,500 struggling individuals across the UK.
Customers Left Frustrated
Lloyds Bank has informed customers that they should switch to online banking as the mobile van service will be discontinued. This news has left many loyal customers feeling betrayed and frustrated. Concerned clients, such as Richard Moore, 77, who relied on the mobile van service, expressed their disbelief and disappointment.
Impact on Vulnerable Communities
Age UK and Liberal Democrat MP Richard Foord have criticized Lloyds Bank for disadvantaging older and vulnerable community members. The decision to end the mobile van service could potentially isolate these individuals even more.
Alternative Solutions
Lloyds Bank has stated that it will provide "community bankers" to 39 areas as a replacement for the mobile van service. In addition, customers can still access banking services through the Post Office, online, mobile apps, phone banking, video services, and web chat.
Branch Closures Across the UK
Lloyds Bank is not the only institution closing branches. A total of 189 bank branches are set to close next year, including those of Barclays, Bank of Scotland, Halifax, NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Ulster Bank. The increase in online banking and the need to cut costs are cited as the reasons behind these closures.
HOAR has reached out to Lloyds Banking Group for comment.
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