Lloyds Bank has confirmed why it is closing its Sandbach branch, saying visits have fallen dramatically in the last five years.

The branch, in Hightown, closes on December 5th after visits to the branch have fallen by 69 per cent since 2017.

A sign in the window states clearly that the branch is closing

But it says no jobs are being lost as a result of the closure and customers can use the Crewe branch or alternative options.

And it says it is writing to customers to tell them of the closure and let them know about alternative banking options.

A Lloyds Bank spokesperson: "Visits to our Sandbach branch have fallen over recent years, as many customers now choose to bank in different ways.

The branch has been a familiar site in the town for a long time.

"When the branch closes in December, customers can continue to bank in person with us at the Crewe branch, or the local Post Office on Georges Walk."

Lloyds say 83 per cent of its personal customers already use other ways of banking such as over the phone or internet banking.

The spokesperson added: "The nearest free to use ATM is 0.04 miles away and there are eight free to use ATMs within one mile of the closing branch. 

"Customers can use any Lloyds Bank branch for their banking such as Crewe, as well as other options such as the Post Office, online, mobile and telephone banking.

"No jobs will be lost as there are no compulsory or voluntary redundancies as a result of this branch closure."