Lloyds closes Devizes branch as high street banking declines

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Lloyds has closed its Market Place branch in Devizes, Wiltshire, on 21 October.

Lloyds closed its Market Place branch in Devizes on Wednesday, 21 October. A planning application recently approved is set to see the decommissioning of the Grade II-listed building following its closure.

The closure is part of a wider trend of high street bank branches shutting down across the country. Elizabeth Andrews, a Devizes resident whose husband is a taxi driver, said the closure was inconvenient as she needs to deposit cash regularly. 'The banking hub's no good as they don't take cash,' she said. She also expressed sadness at seeing another major retailer leave the town centre, noting the need for more shops beyond cafés and charity shops.

Customers were divided on the closure. Sam, a younger customer, said he understood why the bank was closing, remarking that 'most people have moved online by now anyway'. However, Jane, 79, and Sandra, 74, said the closure was 'so sad' and expressed concern it would have a negative impact on the older generation.

How it is being reported

• Customers 'so sad' as high street bank shuts its doors for goodA major high street bank has shut a prominent Wiltshire branch, leaving customers saddened at the departure of a still-useful resource.Wiltshire Times · 22 Oct, 05:00
• Customers 'so sad' as high street bank shuts its doors for goodA major high street bank has shut a prominent Wiltshire branch, leaving customers saddened at the departure of a still-useful resource.Gazette & Herald · 22 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Lloyds · Devizes · Wiltshire · Elizabeth Andrews

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