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Source document· April 4, 2026

Barclays planning return to high street branches

View original at uk.finance.yahoo.com
Barclays planning return to high street branches Barclays is planning to return to the high street by opening new branches and bringing back “bank managers”, The Times has reported…
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  • Barclays is trying to differentiate by being great in digital but also being there for customers when they need help and support

    60% confidence

  • Barclays is looking to enhance and invest in branch footprint alongside contact centres and app to meet changing customer preferences

    60% confidence

  • Even in a digital world, many customers still value physical presence and the ability to talk to colleagues when they need support

    60% confidence

  • The branch manager or bank manager is back and most customers want to talk to the bank manager from time to time

    60% confidence

  • Vim Maru does not accept that branches were closed too quickly

    60% confidence

  • Barclays does not want customers to get stuck in some chatbot when they need help

    60% confidence

  • Many customers still value physical presence

    60% confidence

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Barclays · branch closures800 branches
Barclays · branch count206 branches
Barclays · branch hours added33500 hours_per_year
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