Cash Access UK partners with Co-op to open permanent cash hub in Crowthorne
Cash Access UK has opened a new permanent cash hub in Crowthorne, located inside the Co-op on the High Street.
The cash hub provides a counter service operated by the Post Office, where customers of all major banks can visit any weekday between 9am-5pm to carry out regular cash transactions including cash withdrawals and deposits as well as checking balances or paying bills.
The cash hub is one of several solutions delivered by Cash Access UK to ensure continued cash access across the country.
While the permanent site for the cash hub was being set up, a temporary service was opened at Crowthorne Baptist Church. This service has now closed.
Gareth Oakley, CEO at Cash Access UK: “I’m happy to announce the new hub in Crowthorne has opened inside the local Co-op. We know how important access to cash continues to be and the cash hub is an ideal solution for locations like Crowthorne. Customers can visit every weekday for their everyday banking transactions. A big thanks to the Co-op for allowing us to take over the unused space in their premises so that residents and local business can access these essential services in a central and convenient location.”
Gary Williams, Director of Format, Innovation and Store Optimisation, Co-op, said: “We are delighted to again partner with Cash Access UK and to unveil their first permanent cash hub in a convenience store setting. Co-op is committed to backing Britain’s high streets and communities. We work to ensure our stores are more than just a shop, they are a hub combining great quality products, value and deals along with a range of added services at the heart of local community life. We are committed to promoting stronger communities – and, providing a permanent home for Crowthorne’s cash hub inside the local Co-op will ensure convenient access to cash and financial services to benefit the wider community.”
Peter Swallow MP for Bracknell, Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Whitegrove: “I am delighted that Crowthorne’s Cash Hub is finding a permanent home in the Co-op. This is a testament to the great service provided by the team at Crowthorne Cash Hub. It is so important for the success of our highstreets that, as life becomes ever more digital, local residents and businesses have access to cash.
It was a pleasure to work with Bracknell Forest and Crowthorne Parish Councils to see this vital community service put in place, and it is clear that residents want it to stay.”
Councillor Tina McKenzie-Boyle, for Bracknell Forest Council and Vice Chair of Crowthorne Parish Council: The hub has been very useful and there has been fantastic feedback from Crowthorne residents and businesses alike. I thank the Baptist Church for extending their interim welcome – they’ve been very kind to the community. I look forward to having the Cash Hub in a permanent position in Crowthorne High Street.”