Banking hub operated by Cash Access UK opens in Nelson's Market Street
A banking hub has opened in Nelson town centre, giving people access to essential cash and banking services from multiple banks.
Not for profit organisation Cash Access UK opened the hub on Thursday, November 27, in Number One Market Street. The hub will provide the community with access to services while Cash Access UK work to progress the permanent location for the banking hub.
Open Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, the hub provides a shared community banking facility as many have closed in the town.
Coun. Asjad Mahmood, Deputy Leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: “I’m delighted that a banking hub has opened in Nelson. It will provide an essential service to local people, particularly for those who want face-to-face contact with banking staff.
“It supports the council’s vision of creating a vibrant and welcoming town centre through its regeneration work, which includes demolishing Pendle Rise shopping centre and creating a new retail complex.”
Cash Access UK is funded by major UK banks and has a network of hubs across the country. Operated by the Post Office, customers of all major banks and building societies can: pay in cash (notes and coins) and cheques, withdraw cash (notes and coins) check your balance, pay utility bills, top up your gas and electricity, access change-giving services (for registered businesses)
For more complicated queries, a community banker service gives customers the opportunity to speak to someone from their bank.
Currently a community banker from Barclays is available on Wednesdays and NatWest on Thursdays. More banks will be joining the hub soon.