Barclays Plans to Reopen High Street Branches and Revive "Bank Managers"
ByAinvest
Saturday, Apr 4, 2026 11:23 am ET1min read
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Barclays plans to return to the high street by opening new branches and rehiring "bank managers" to provide customer support. Since 2018, over 800 Barclays branches have closed, leaving 206 open. CEO Vim Maru aims to differentiate from digital-only banks and provide a physical presence for customers who value it.

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