{"id":100694,"date":"2024-12-29T12:40:21","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T12:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=100694"},"modified":"2024-12-29T12:40:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T12:40:23","slug":"barclays-highlights-digital-banking-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/barclays-highlights-digital-banking-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Barclays highlights digital banking tools amid temporary branch closures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The announcement follows frustration expressed by a customer over the temporary closure of Barclays\u2019 Lord Street branch in Liverpool. The situation highlights the increasing reliance on digital solutions in the banking sector and raises questions about accessibility for those affected by branch closures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barclays : Branch Closures Force Digital Adaptation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From November 16 to 29, Barclays<\/a><\/strong>‘ Lord Street location in Liverpool will be temporarily closed for maintenance. Despite being transferred to other branches in Warrington and Birkenhead, one customer expressed annoyance at the hassle of having to travel to these places only to perform simple banking operations. The difficulties <\/strong>that some people encounter when their access to in-person services is limited have been highlighted by this experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to The Mirror<\/em><\/strong>, Barclays\u2019 support team responded to the complaint by promoting the use of its mobile banking app. The app allows customers <\/a>to deposit cheques <\/strong>of up to \u00a35,000, with a limit of four deposits weekly for personal accounts and 20 for business accounts. The bank also highlighted this as a practical solution to reduce disruption<\/strong>, ensuring customers can continue banking without visiting a branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternative Solutions to Ensure Service Access<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Barclays has also pointed to the Post Office network<\/strong> as an alternative for cheque deposits during branch closures. The closest Post Office to the affected branch is located inside WHSmith <\/strong>on South John Street<\/strong> in Liverpool. Free cash withdrawals, another crucial service, are available at Santander ATMs<\/strong> on Lord Street, providing additional convenience for customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To assist with the transition, Barclays has shared detailed instructions on its website for depositing cheques via the mobile app<\/strong>, helping customers unfamiliar with the process. To deposit a cheque, users should follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n