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flag Nationwide pledges to keep all 696 branches open until 2030 amid nationwide bank closure trend.

flag Nationwide Building Society has pledged to keep all 696 of its branches—including those from Virgin Money—open until at least 2030, extending its commitment by two years. flag The move comes amid a nationwide trend of bank closures, with over 6,000 branches shut in the past decade. flag Nationwide reports rising in-person usage, including a 30% increase in new account openings in towns where it’s the last remaining bank, and higher ATM use. flag The society emphasizes the importance of physical branches for vulnerable customers, community services, and financial inclusion, despite growing digital banking adoption.

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