Hit for six: Six banking hubs for Cornwall as new service opens in Redruth
The community of Redruth can now access cash and basic banking services in a new banking hub located in a temporary home at Units 5 & 6 Market Way on Market Strand.
Customers of all major banks can visit any weekday between 9am-5pm to carry out regular cash transactions including cash withdrawals and deposits as well as checking balances or paying bills. Additionally, 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: NatWest
Tuesday: Lloyds
Wednesday: Barclays
Thursday: No community banker available
Friday: Halifax
While the hub 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 visit our website for updates.
Another hub was opened this week in Hayle, bringing the total number of hubs in Cornwall to six, following earlier openings in Bodmin, Helston, Looe and Saltash. Work is also progressing to open hubs in Bude, Falmouth and Newquay. The hub in Redruth was recommended by LINK, the UK’s cash access and ATM network following a community request.
Redruth is one of the 11 banking hubs that opened yesterday across the UK. The other 9 are in Fleetwood, Keynsham, Wetherby, Alsager, Bakewell, Ballynahinch, Dorking, Dunbar, and Newland.
Cllr Stephen Barnes, Mayor of Redruth: “It’s been a long journey to bring a Banking Hub to Redruth so it’s very exciting that it’s now opened. The services that will now be available to our residents like paying bills and discussing money matters with someone from their own bank will make a real difference to people’s lives and we’re really grateful to Cash Access UK for getting the Banking Hub open so quickly. Thanks also to the Town Council officers for all their hard work in getting a Banking Hub facility secured.”
Gareth Oakley, CEO at Cash Access UK: “I’m happy to announce that we have opened the new banking hub in Redruth, 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.”