Confusion over closure of 18 Santander branches after it revealed plans to shut 95 sites for good

SANTANDER has issued an update after announcing the mass closure of almost 100 branches in a major blow to the UK high street.

Under the shake up, 95 of the bank’s 444 locations will close for good and will be replaced by new Banking hubs, counter-free locations, and work cafes.

PA:Press AssociationEarlier this month Santander announced the closure of 95 branches (stock)[/caption]

The changes that will be rolled out this year will also see 36 branches have their opening hours slashed in half to just three days a week.