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Barclays closing two branches in Wales

The banking giant will shut banks in Prestatyn and Flint

Barclays branch in Prestatyn(Image: Google maps)

Barclays has announced it is closing two branches in North Wales.

The banking giant will shut sites in Prestatyn and Flint this April and May.

They said it was due to falling customer use as people move to online.

Lisa McCormick, Barclays market director for North Wales, said: “The decision to close a branch is never an easy one.

"However, customers are increasingly using alternatives to branches to do their banking. As a result, we are seeing a sustained fall in branch visits across the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ.

Barclays in Flint is closing(Image: Ian Cooper, Reach PLC)

“This is reflected at the Flint branch where there has been a 13 per cent reduction in counter transactions in the two years to March 2020. In addition, over four fifths (82 per cent) of our customers at the branch are also using different ways to bank.

“We will work with our customers and provide alternative options to ensure they can continue to manage their money and receive financial expertise when required."

On Prestatyn she added: "There has been a 14 per cent reduction in counter transactions in the two years to March 2020. In addition, over four fifths (84 per cent) of our customers at the branch are also using different ways to bank."