BARCLAYS Bank has announced it is closing its branch on Bromsgrove High Street.

Customers have been informed that from October 18 the Barclays Bromsgrove branch will close.

In a document issued to customers, it states: “Back when we opened this branch, visiting us in person was one of the only ways to do your banking.

"Now, as there are lots of ways to manage your money without even leaving your home, we’re seeing many customers choosing to bank using our app, and Online or Telephone Banking.

"This has had a big impact on the number of customers coming in to see us.

According to Barclays, only 27 people use the branch regularly as the only way to do their banking while 91 per cent of people who use the branch also banked by app, online and by phone in 2021.

However, the banking giant said they will be “staying in the community so customers can talk to them in person.

They said: “We’re finalising the details of where we’ll be based, and when, to support you with your banking, and we‘ll share the details locally once confirmed.

“We’ll be available to help you with things like day-to-day banking queries and helping you manage your money.”

The nearest Barclays branches to Bromsgrove are in the Kingfisher Shopping Centre, Redditch and in Longbridge Town Centre.