Location is confirmed for Warrenpoint’s new banking hub​

Cash Access UK, the organisation set up to protect nationwide access to cash, says it will be located at 7 Church Street in the town.

​The Hub, when it opens, will offer a counter service operated by the Post Office, where customers of all major banks can carry out regular cash transactions, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

It will also offer a Community Banker service where customers can talk to their own bank about more complicated issues on the day their bank is in the Hub.

Community Bankers will work on rotation, with a different bank available on each day of the week:

Monday: Danske Bank

Tuesday: Barclays

Wednesday: Santander

Thursday: Ulster Bank

Friday: Bank of Ireland (am only)

In a statement, Cash Access UK said they were “delighted to have been able to secure convenient premises in the heart of the community”.

They added: "This development is a significant step forward in bringing a Banking Hub to Warrenpoint.

“The team at Cash Access UK are now working hard to fit out the new premises and will update the community on progress and an opening date as soon as they can. The Warrenpoint Banking Hub page on the Cash Access UK website will provide updates as works progress.”

There is already one Banking Hub open in Northern Ireland in Kilkeel, and three others planned for Newcastle, Comber, and Portrush.

Gareth Oakley, CEO at Cash Access UK: “We are delighted to be able to confirm the location for the Warrenpoint Banking Hub.

"The Hub will play a key role in providing access to cash and banking services to the local community. We will keep the community updated on our progress.”

South Down MP Chris Hazzard: “It is positive news that work to open a new banking hub on Church Street will start this month.

“The closure of banks in Warrenpoint over recent years has had a huge impact on the community and the opening of this hub will ensure local residents have accessible services in the area.”