Mortimer Branch Closure 25/06/2018
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Customer and Community Engagement following closure announcement We wrote to customers of Mortimer to inform them of the planned decision to Other ways to do your everyday banking close the branch on the 25/06/2018. We contacted the following organisations and people in the community to discuss the decision: Mortimer Alzheimers Society n John Redwood MP n Mobile Banking app n Vulnerable , elderly & regular customers contacted branch closure n Age UK n Check balances, transfer money between accounts n Citizens Advice n Get Cash out using just your mobile phone 25/06/2018 n Pay bills, and other people, up to £250 We have had the following feedback since we announced the closure of the App available to customers with Online Banking and a UK or international mobile number in specific Mortimer branch: countries. Get Cash has a maximum withdrawal limit of £130 every 24 hours (£10 to be available in your account). To pay bills, someone new or pay your contacts, limits apply and you need to be 16 or over. XX50 Enquiries* 0 Complaints* Online Banking (personal and business customers) The main themes were: n Customers have said that the reason they’re unhappy about the decision to close the branch is they will have to travel All the features of Mobile Banking, plus you can: further to do their banking. n Customers are concerned that the alternative ways to bank are unsuitable for their needs. n Download free security software for your PC or Mac n Customers are concerned that the nearest Post Office will not be able to cope with the increased number of customers. Here’s what we’ve said and done: n See statements going back seven years Our local branch team have contacted customers to discuss their individual circumstances and ongoing banking n n Set up email or text alerts requirements, and have offered help and support with the most suitable ways to bank in the local area. n Since the notice of closure, we have introduced dedicated TechXperts who have been supporting and educating n Business customers can also use Bankline to manage customers on the different digital options available to them and helping to address any of their concerns. n We met with the local postmaster and the Post Office to make sure they’re ready for the local demand. We’ve also multiple accounts spoken to everyone who said they were concerned. Find out more at natwest.com/waystobank NatWest Mortimer branch will close as planned on 25/06/2018. Our branch staff are available to answer any further questions that you Telephone Banking may have. For any further questions or concerns following the (personal and business customers) closure please contact your Local CEO: Gavin Owens, 07557 172 188; [email protected] Call 03457 88 84 44 Help and support for (Minicom 0800 404 6161) Personal banking personal and business customers Call 03457 11 44 77 Access to Banking Standards (Minicom 0800 404 6161) Business banking Facts are correct as at NatWest is fully committed to the industry-wide Access to Banking Standards introduced by UK Finance in May 2017. This document provides key information about the actions Braille, large print or audio format? 09/03/2018 banks must undertake when a decision to close a branch is made. For further information on the Access to Banking Standards please visit – If you’d like this information in another format, call us on www.ukfinance.org.uk/high-street-banks-announce-new-access-to-banking-standard/ 03457 24 24 24 (Minicom 0800 404 6160) Online Banking available to customers aged 11 or over with a NatWest account. Business Online *Any expression of dissatisfaction about any aspect of our relationship with our customers where the complainant is Banking is available to those aged 18 or over and have a NatWest account. There is no monthly charge alleging to have suffered or may suffer financial loss, material inconvenience or material loss. for using Online Banking, however there are charges for certain transactions (such as international *An enquiry is any question that can be answered immediately, at first point of contact. transfers). Calls may be recorded for Telephone Banking. Customer and Community Engagement following closure announcement We wrote to customers of Mortimer to inform them of the planned decision to Other ways to do your everyday banking close the branch on the 25/06/2018. We contacted the following organisations and people in the community to discuss the decision: Mortimer Alzheimers Society n John Redwood MP n Mobile Banking app n Vulnerable , elderly & regular customers contacted branch closure n Age UK n Check balances, transfer money between accounts n Citizens Advice n Get Cash out using just your mobile phone 25/06/2018 n Pay bills, and other people, up to £250 We have had the following feedback since we announced the closure of the App available to customers with Online Banking and a UK or international mobile number in specific Mortimer branch: countries. Get Cash has a maximum withdrawal limit of £130 every 24 hours (£10 to be available in your account). To pay bills, someone new or pay your contacts, limits apply and you need to be 16 or over. XX50 Enquiries* 0 Complaints* Online Banking (personal and business customers) The main themes were: n Customers have said that the reason they’re unhappy about the decision to close the branch is they will have to travel All the features of Mobile Banking, plus you can: further to do their banking. n Customers are concerned that the alternative ways to bank are unsuitable for their needs. n Download free security software for your PC or Mac n Customers are concerned that the nearest Post Office will not be able to cope with the increased number of customers. Here’s what we’ve said and done: n See statements going back seven years Our local branch team have contacted customers to discuss their individual circumstances and ongoing banking n n Set up email or text alerts requirements, and have offered help and support with the most suitable ways to bank in the local area. n Since the notice of closure, we have introduced dedicated TechXperts who have been supporting and educating n Business customers can also use Bankline to manage customers on the different digital options available to them and helping to address any of their concerns. n We met with the local postmaster and the Post Office to make sure they’re ready for the local demand. We’ve also multiple accounts spoken to everyone who said they were concerned. Find out more at natwest.com/waystobank NatWest Mortimer branch will close as planned on 25/06/2018. Our branch staff are available to answer any further questions that you Telephone Banking may have. For any further questions or concerns following the (personal and business customers) closure please contact your Local CEO: Gavin Owens, 07557 172 188; [email protected] Call 03457 88 84 44 Help and support for (Minicom 0800 404 6161) Personal banking personal and business customers Call 03457 11 44 77 Access to Banking Standards (Minicom 0800 404 6161) Business banking Facts are correct as at NatWest is fully committed to the industry-wide Access to Banking Standards introduced by UK Finance in May 2017. This document provides key information about the actions Braille, large print or audio format? 09/03/2018 banks must undertake when a decision to close a branch is made. For further information on the Access to Banking Standards please visit – If you’d like this information in another format, call us on www.ukfinance.org.uk/high-street-banks-announce-new-access-to-banking-standard/ 03457 24 24 24 (Minicom 0800 404 6160) Online Banking available to customers aged 11 or over with a NatWest account. Business Online *Any expression of dissatisfaction about any aspect of our relationship with our customers where the complainant is Banking is available to those aged 18 or over and have a NatWest account. There is no monthly charge alleging to have suffered or may suffer financial loss, material inconvenience or material loss. for using Online Banking, however there are charges for certain transactions (such as international *An enquiry is any question that can be answered immediately, at first point of contact. transfers). Calls may be recorded for Telephone Banking. The way we bank is changing Nearest NatWest branches to bank Closest free-to-use cash machines Opening hours Cash machine Branch Address More and more people are choosing to do their banking online, with our Mobile Banking * Wednesday 10am There are a number of free-to-use cash machines within two miles including: app, or over the phone. It’s more convenient to do it at a time and place that suits you, Cardtronics, McColls, 10 West End Road, Reading rather than come into branch. This means some branches are being used a lot less than Mon to Fri* 9am to 4.30pm Tilehurst 74 School Road, Tilehurst, Cardtronics, Budgens, 9 - 15 Victoria Road, Mortimer they used to be. 8.7 miles Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5ST Sat 9am to 12.30pm Tesco, Reading Road, Burghfield Common • Branch usage is down 40% since 2014* Reading Market Place 13 Market Place, Reading, Mon to Fri* 9am to 5pm 8.9 miles Berkshire, RG1 2EG Sat 9am to 3pm • 1.1 billion mobile and online transactions in first half of 2017 – an increase Help with banking queries of 41% since the second half of 2014* 131 Crockhamwell Road, Your Community Banker Manazar Ali is able to provide you with face-to-face support, Woodley Reading Mon to Fri* 9am to 4.30pm Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, whether you want help with everyday banking or need a hand achieving your financial goals.