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NatWest has confirmed it is closing another wave of locations in October, with 20 more branches set to shut their doors next month.

According to Which? data, banks and building societies have closed 6,522 branches since January 2015, equating to 53 closures every month.

NatWest has cited changing customer habits as the reason for the closures, as more than 80% of their current account holders now use digital platforms to do their banking.

A statement on NatWest’s website reads: “Banking has changed dramatically in recent years, with an increased demand for mobile and online services, as our customers benefit from a faster and easier way to bank.

“Closing a branch is a decision we take very seriously. We know it can affect those who are less confident with the alternatives w

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