Yorkshire Bank Unveils Upgraded Branch in Wakefield

19 August 2015

Yorkshire Bank has unveiled its newly upgraded branch in Wakefield.

The improvements to the branch, which is based at 6-10 Northgate, are part of a £45 million investment programme by the Bank to upgrade facilities to meet changing customer needs. The programme includes a UK-wide programme of branch relocations and refits plus improved and new mobile and internet banking services.

The branch has undergone a complete redesign and now houses an open plan banking hall, a new reception area, four counter positions, three private interview rooms and four open consultation positions.

Beverley Smith, Branch Manager, said: “We are delighted with our newly formatted branch which underlines our commitment to Wakefield. We will continue providing the great personal service our customers expect whilst offering an enjoyable place to do banking.”

Steve Fletcher, Director, Retail Banking, said: “While customers’ needs are changing and we are delivering new services to meet them, branches continue to be a really important part of how we serve our customers. This is a fantastic new format branch in Wakefield and we’re looking forward to continuing to serve the local community from our modern new home.”

The Wakefield branch is open from 9:15am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday.