Elland Banking Hub opens
The new Banking Hub in Elland is now open at 44-46 Southgate, Jagger Green. The official opening will take place between 11am-12pm on 12th September and Cllr David Veitch (Elland Ward) will be in attendance to cut the ribbon.
The Hub will offer a counter service operated by the Post Office, where customers of all major banks can carry out regular cash transactions, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. It also offers a Community Banker service where customers can talk to their own bank about more complicated issues on the day their bank is in the Hub. In Elland, the Community Bankers are available on the following days:
Monday: NatWest
Tuesday: Halifax
Wednesday: Barclays
Thursday: HSBC
Friday: Santander
Finding the right location for a Banking Hub that is convenient, accessible and works for everyone often takes time, so Cash Access UK is delighted to have been able to secure convenient premises in the heart of the community.
Our team has been working hard to fit out the premises over the past few months in preparation for the opening. The Hub was recommended by LINK, the UK’s cash access and ATM network, following the announcement of the closure of the town’s last remaining bank branch.
Elland will be the third banking hub to open in West Yorkshire following Ossett and Otley. We’re also progressing with new Hubs in South Elmsall and Wetherby.
Gareth Oakley, CEO at Cash Access UK: “I'm delighted to confirm the home for the Elland Banking Hub which will guarantee the local community access to cash and face-to-face banking services once again.”
Cllr David Veitch, Elland Ward: “Older and vulnerable people rely on face-to-face banking, as online banking is not easy for everyone. The Banking Hub is a brilliant new addition to Southgate in Elland. Our local community can now access cash with a counter service and get face-to-face help with the community banker service. It's also in a really good location. Well-played Cash Access!”