Twelve major high street banks confirm they will shut their branches for three days this weekend
TWELVE banks will be closing their doors for a full three days this weekend - making it trickier to get hold of your money.
Anyone planning to visit their bank or building society over the Easter weekend should double-check opening times.
The majority of firms will shut their doors on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday.
However, branches that typically open on Saturdays will be open as normal, since it's not a public holiday.
Here’s a full breakdown of each bank’s Easter opening hours:
BARCLAYS
Branches will be closed on Friday, Sunday and Monday.
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Saturday branches will open as usual, though most will operate with reduced morning hours only.
CO-OP BANK
All Co-op banks will be closed on Friday, Sunday and Monday.
Saturday hours will remain unchanged.
HSBC
Branches will be shut on Friday and Monday.
The bank’s Gerrard Street branch in London, which normally opens on Sundays, will also be closed.
Saturday hours will run as normal.
HALIFAX
Halifax locations will not open on Friday, Sunday or Monday.
Branches that usually operate on Saturdays will do so with standard hours.
LLOYDS
No branches will open on Friday, Sunday or Monday.
However, Saturday branches will be open according to their usual hours.
METRO BANK
Metro Bank will be closed on Friday, Sunday and Monday.
Meanwhile, the majority of branches will open on Saturday as normal.
NATWEST
Natwest banks will be closed on Friday, Sunday and Monday.
Saturday branches will open, though counter services won’t be available.
NATIONWIDE
Shut on Friday, Sunday and Monday.
Branches will open on Saturday following their regular schedule.
RBS
Royal Banks of Scotland will close on Friday, Sunday and Monday.
Saturday branches will open where usual, but without access to counter services.
SANTANDER
Santander locations will be shut on Friday, Sunday and Monday.
On Saturday branches will open as normal - however more details about opening hours can be found on the Santander website.
TSB
Branches will be closed on Friday, Sunday and Monday.
Regular Saturday hours will apply.
VIRGIN MONEY
All branches will be closed on Friday and Monday, while opening as normal on Saturday.
Virgin Money branches are always closed on a Sunday.
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What to do if you can't access your money
If you can't access your money and you need to urgently, here's what to do:
- Visit your local branch as soon as you can.
- If you can't get there, or it is closed, call your bank and ask for its guidance on what to do.
- If the bank’s phone services are also down or busy, try contacting your bank on social media to ask what to do. But remember: don’t ever share your account details over social media.
- Try to do this on the day the problem arises so you can show you made every attempt to solve the issue.
- If you still can't access your money, begin gathering evidence for a complaint.
If you’re planning to visit your local branch, it’s a good idea to double-check opening times using your bank’s online branch locator.
And if you’re thinking about switching banks, now might be a good time to explore switching bonuses or accounts offering cashback and high interest.
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