Royston Banking Hub opens in its temporary home

A new Banking Hub in Royston has opened today in its temporary home at Royston Town Hall - in the annex which also houses the Citizens Advice Bureau. 

The temporary Hub will be open five days a week and will remain available until the new permanent Banking Hub opens. It offers 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: 

Monday: Santander 

Tuesday: NatWest 

Wednesday: Barclays 

Thursday: HSBC 

Friday: Lloyds   

While the temporary Hub is up and running, Cash Access UK will continue to progress the plans for the permanent home for the Banking Hub. In the coming months, they will provide updates and the temporary Hub will remain open until the permanent Hub opens. Local residents can also check for updates on our website. 

This is the second Banking Hub in Hertfordshire following Ware. There is one more Hub planned for Hatfield.  

Royston Town Mayor Cllr. John Rees: “I am delighted that Royston residents will have a temporary Banking Hub open before the last bank in town finally closes its doors and I look forward to a more permanent arrangement in due course.” 

Cllr Tamsin Thomas, Executive Member for Enterprise and Arts, Royston Town Council: “We understand how important access to banking services is for our community, especially in times of change. By working together with Royston Town Council and Cash Access UK, we’re ensuring that local residents and businesses continue to have convenient access to essential financial services."   

Gareth Oakley, CEO at Cash Access UK: “With the opening of the new temporary Banking Hub in Royston, I am delighted to say that local residents can now enjoy access to cash and face-to-face banking services once again. We are working hard to secure a permanent home for the Hub and will provide an update to the community soon.”