Santander & NatWest Close Branches, Digitize Banking

0:00It's April 26th. This is Lester News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Two big UK banks, Santander and NAD West, are shutting down dozens of branches real quick. Santander is closing 40 by May 20th, kicking off this Tuesday on April 28th. That's on top of four. They already shut in January, all because folks are banking online now. Santander says 96% of transactions happen digitally these days. Customers just ain't showing up in person like before, so the Spanish Giants restructuring to match that shift. NAD West in the mix too, closing 15 branches by the end of May, 14 more in June, and a few others through September and even into next. Year. They're planning to swap most for banking hubs, where you can still get face-to-face help. This hits local communities hard, especially older folks or those without easy internet access who rely on in-person service. Banks promise guides and support to ease the switch, but it means real changes for everyday

1:03banking. As digital takes over, expect more closures ahead. Stay sharp on where your nearest hub or ATM lands up.