harpenden banking hub will move permanently to the high street

Harpenden’s Banking Hub has secured its permanent move to the High Street ensuring accessible banking services for customers of high street banks in the town. The Banking Hub, which has been operating at the Town Hall on an interim basis has welcomed over 7000 customer visits since its opening in December last year, highlighting the importance of a permanent banking facility in Harpenden.

Cash Access UK confirmed that the lease for the permanent Banking Hub in Harpenden has now been completed for 35, High Street, Harpenden, AL5 2RU with the expected opening date of February 2026. The new, centrally located premises will continue to provide professional, face to face counter services for customers of the major high street banks.

The Town Council (HTC) led the campaign to establish a Banking Hub for close to three years, following the closure of Harpenden’s Banks. Its work included public engagement conducted in 2023 which highlighted that the lack of banks in the town has significantly impacted local people and businesses. HTC’s commitment to delivering a Banking Hub led to its offering space at the Town Hall as an interim solution until permanent premises were found.

Cllr Beth Fisher, Mayor of Harpenden said “The Town Council is thrilled to see the Banking Hub move to a permanent home in central Harpenden. In partnership with Cash Access UK, the Town Council worked tirelessly to re-establish banking services in Harpenden which is vital to local people and businesses. The success of the interim Hub at the Town Hall has been undeniable and we look forward to seeing this facility go from strength to strength.”

Residents, business, voluntary and community organisations are urged to use the Banking Hub in the same way as their own bank. Cash withdrawals, opening an account, paying in cheques, financial advice and all other services are available Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.

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