The Helston branch of Lloyds bank will be closing - leaving the town with no bank at all.

Users of the bank revealed the news today (22nd) saying they had received an email regarding the closure.

The bank on Market Place will close on 24th January 2023.

It means Helston will be left without a bank following the closures of Barclays, Nationwide, HSBC, Natwest, and Santander in recent years.

A spokesperson for Lloyds said: "Like many other high street businesses, we've seen people using our branches less frequently in recent years as more customers choose to do most of their everyday banking online. We're responding to the way our customers use our branches. We'll continue to invest in our branch network, but we have to make sure our branches are where customers need and use them most. As a result, we've made the difficult decision to close this branch because customers are using it less often. In addition, the majority of customers are also using alternative ways to bank."

The nearest alternative will be in Camborne.

Lloyds added: "You can also use a Post Office for your everyday banking. And for a short period of time after the branch closes we plan to have a Community Banker visit this area. They can offer support and guidance on the ways you can bank with us - find out more in this document. We're still here to support you, and there are a number of ways you can bank with us."

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