15/08/2014

Danske Bank To Close Two Branches

Danske Bank has confirmed it is to close two of its branches in L'Derry.

The branches in Dungiven and Maghera are to merge with its Limavady and Magherafelt branches.

The branches will merge on 15 November 2014.

The bank has said there will be no job losses and staff will be relocated to other branches.

Tony Wilcox, Danske Bank's Managing Director of Personal Banking, said: "I fully understand that this news may be disappointing for our customers, but I can assure them that Danske Bank remains committed to continuing to meet their banking needs."

(CD/JP)

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