Harborough MP signs letter calling on Lloyds Banking Group to restore cheque deposit services

The letter has been coordinated by Conservative MP Graham Stuart and has been signed by MPs across the political parties.

It calls on Lloyds Banking Group chief executive Charlie Nunn to revisit the decision, to ensure older, vulnerable and digitally excluded customers are not impacted.

Lloyds is the only major British bank which does not allow customers to deposit cheques at Post Office branches and banking hubs, with MPs arguing this is unfair to customers or small businesses and charities that rely on cheques.

“Banking hubs have been a real success, and the banking hub in Market Harborough helps to keep face-to-face banking available for people locally,” Mr O’Brien said.

“We need to make sure everyone can still access the full range of basic banking services.

“People should not be forced to struggle with an app, send cheques through the post, or travel miles when other major banks still allow cheque deposits through Post Offices and banking hubs.

“That is why I have signed this cross-party letter calling on Lloyds to look again and restore cheque deposit services.”

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