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Source document· April 4, 2026

Barclays planning return to high street branches

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

    60% confidence

  • Many customers still value physical presence

    60% confidence

  • Barclays is trying to differentiate by being great in digital but also being there for customers when they need help and support

    60% confidence

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

    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

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

    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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