Basingstoke's Santander branch located at Unit 18 in Festival Place Shopping Centre is temporarily closed as it is undergoing a refurbishment, the bank has confirmed.

The refurbishment is expected to bring a fresh new look and feel for the customers, according to a spokesperson.

The branch is scheduled to reopen on Monday, November 27.

In the meantime, customers are encouraged to use alternative banking services.

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A Santander spokesperson said: “We are currently in the process of refurbishing our Basingstoke branch which will bring a fresh new look and feel for our customers, as well as some new features to enhance our customers’ banking experience.

“We expect the branch to reopen on 27th November and are sorry for any inconvenience caused while we temporarily closed to bring you a refurbished branch.

"In the meantime, customers can complete everyday banking activities including making cash deposits, at the Post Office branch on Old Basing Mall, approximately a six-minute walk from our Basingstoke branch. Alternatively, the nearest Santander branches are in Alton, Reading and Newbury. As always, we are able to support customers online, via telephone banking and through online chat. We are very much looking forward to welcoming customers to our newly refurbished branch later this month.”