THE WESTON-super-Mare branch of HSBC bank is closing temporarily while it undergoes a refresh, which includes internal building work.

It closes tomorrow, August 23, and is expected to re-open on September 20, while customers needing another branch will have to travel to Bridgwater.

James Stocks, HSBC UK’s Local Director, said: “We continue to invest in our branch network to make our customers’ experience banking with us a good one.

“We are pleased that our Weston Super Mare branch is getting a refresh, with some painting, new signage and the installation of new state-of-the-art cash machines, which we are excited about.

“We have been talking to customers about the temporary closure for the last month, and while we are having the work done people can continue to use their nearest Post Office for day-to-day transactions, plus mobile and online banking is available 24/7 in addition to being able to call our contact centre.

“We will also be hosting Community Pop Up events at Sovereign Centre, Weston Super Mare, where we will be on hand to support customers.

“These events will take place between 9.30am and 3.30pm on 28 and 29 August and 2 ,3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13 and 16 September.

“Customers can also continue to use any of our branches with Bridgwater being the closest branch.”