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25
Jul 2022
Ripon has suffered its second banking blow in the space of nine weeks, with the announcement that the Halifax Bank branch will close on November 14.
The closure of the branch on Market Square South, comes after Barclays advised its customers in May that it is closing its branch on August 25.
Reacting to the closure announcement, Ripon City Council leader Andrew Williams, told the Stray Ferret:
Closing on August 25 - Barclays Bank in Market Square East
Cllr Williams, added:
Figures produced by the Halifax as part of its explanation of the closure decision, shows that 22 percent of branch customers are 75 and above, while a further 37 percent are aged between 55 and 74.
The Halifax explains its decision
In its announcement, the bank, said:
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