A BANK has announced it will open a new site in Manningtree just weeks after revealing the existing bank would close.

Barclays in Manningtree will open its new ‘Barclays Local’ site for three days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

This comes under a month after the bank announced its branch in Manningtree High Street would be closing on Wednesday, June 7.

A spokesman for Barclays said: “Back when we opened this branch, visiting us in person was one of the only ways to do your banking.

“Now, as there are lots of ways to manage your money without even leaving your home, we’re seeing many customers choosing to bank using our app, and online or telephone banking.

“This has had a big impact on the number of customers coming in to see us.”

The new Barclays site will see customers offered face to face financial support and education, without the need to travel.

Customers visiting will be able to access a wide range of services including financial reviews, balance requests, change of address, opening of savings and ISA accounts and more.

This is a cashless site meaning deposits and withdrawals will need to be completed at a post office.

The new site will open at the Foundry Court Community Centre in Colchester Road, Manningtree, on Monday, June 12.