HSBC has announced the closure of its branch in Haslemere this summer.

The decision to close the bank branch is part of a wider announcement by HSBC to close 62 branches by the end of 2017.

The bank’s head office said HSBC has no intention to close any further branches this year and this week’s announcment marked the end of its branch restructuring programme.

The Haslemere branch in High Street will close on Friday, June 23.

HSBC said the closure reflected a change in the way local customers are banking, its continued investment in digital banking, and its objective to achieve a sustainable branch network for the long-term.

The closure announcement follows last year’s closure of Barclays in Haslemere in November and the Nat West branch in Grayshott.

Francesca McDonagh, HSBC?head of retail banking and wealth management for UK and Europe, said: “The way our customers bank with us is changing.

“More customers are using mobile and internet banking than ever before, innovation such as touch and voice ID has proved extremely popular, and fewer people are using branches.

“More than 90 per cent of our interactions with customers are now through our digital channels – an increase from 80 per cent last year.

“The decision to close these branches ensures a more sustainable branch network for the future as we continue to invest in our digital platforms and our people. We will have fewer but better branches, with more empowered front line colleagues using a greater range of technology to support all our customers’ needs.”

She said the bank’s priority was to work with colleagues, customers and the communities impacted by the announcement.

“We are contacting customers to explain the decision and help them with alternative ways to bank with us. We will offer customers individual sessions to help explain their options or provide help in setting up telephone, mobile or internet banking.”

HSBC has a partnership with the Post Office so customers can continue to carry out day-to-day banking.

Haslemere Post Office at 3 West Street, is open Monday-Friday, 9am-5.30pm and Saturday, 9am-12.30pm.