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Barclays will reverse its closure programme<\/p>\n
Barclays intends to reverse the banking sector\u2019s flight from the high street by opening more branches and re-introducing the \u201clocal bank manager\u201d.<\/p>\n
With more banks entering the digital space and existing players investing heavily in AI and other virtual tools, Vim Maru,\u00a0chief executive of Barclays UK, wants at least a partial return to face-to-face banking.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat we\u2019re trying to do is something that allows us to differentiate in front of our customers,\u201d Mr Maru told The Sunday Times. \u201cOf course we\u2019re going to be great in digital \u2014 but we\u2019re going to be there for you when you need some help and support. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re not going to be stuck in some chatbot trying to get out of the loop and trying to speak to someone.\u201d<\/p>\n
One of his first decisions after taking up the job last year was to pause branch closures, and he now wants to add to its current network of 206.<\/p>\n
\u201cI truly believe that the combination of great digital and great human touch is the future of banking,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
His comments come after Barclays has gone faster and further than its rivals in closing branches. Since 2019, it has shut almost 80%.<\/p>\n
All banks say they are responding the customer demand to do their banking online, but many, particularly those in rural areas, are angry that they have no local banks, even in small towns. It is a particular problem for small traders who handle a lot of cash.<\/p>\n
Barclays is targeting personal banking customers and also innovative businesses, which \u201clove a bit of human touch\u201d, added Mr Maru.<\/p>\n
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