HSBC will shut 69 branches this year including two in the North East.
The bank says it is shutting down the branches due to customers switching from in-person to online banking. Less than 50% of HSBC customers use its bank branch network. HSBC says it hopes to redeploy 400 staff affected into new roles within 15 miles of their homes.
HSBC in Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland will shut on August 23, 2022. Hartlepool's HSBC will close a week later, on September 1.
