Residents have expressed their outrage after another banking company announced plans to scale back with the closure of dozens of branches.

Natwest are reportedly set to close 80 bank branches this year.

Amongst those set to be shuttered is Slough's branch on High Street.

The branch will be closing in September after visits instore fell.

In a report on Natwest's Slough performance, it is stated: “With the ease of mobile and online banking fewer people are coming into the bank.

"This means we’ve had to make some tough choices about which can stay open. So, we want to make sure that we keep the branches people are using most."

According to data from Natwest average counter transactions have reduced by 58 per cent in Slough between January 2019 and January 2023.

It also revealed that only seven people used the branch weekly and 93 business customers used the branch monthly.

The bank branch, located at 118 High Street will close on September 12. 

Following the closure, Slough customers can do everyday banking transactions at any Post Office.

However, with the High Street Post Office within WHSmith set to close in May, this has created concern in the community.

Sue Henney said: "I feel sorry for the elderly having to travel further."

Once the High Street Post Office closes, the nearest alternatives are Stoke Poges Lane, Chalvey Road West, Upton Lea at Mirador Crescent and 220 Farnham Road.

This isn't the first time Natwest has closed local branches, with Burnham losing its branch in March 2015.

John Carey said: "Natwest used to have a personal touch now it doesn't. They closed my local branch in Burnham so I have to queue at the Trading Estate branch."

George John Hayes has been a Natwest customer since 1987 but thinks it is now time to find another bank.

He said: "It's about time to find a bank that has loyalty to their customers just the trading estate left now then that's all the local ones gone."

Once Natwest closes, the number of banks on Slough High Street will go down to seven.

Neighbouring towns have already lost the majority of their banks, with Windsor only having Natwest remaining.

Meanwhile, Maidenhead is set to see Barclays close later this year.

Jeezer Windeatt said: "Might as well just shut the High Street altogether. There is nothing in it."

"We'll soon have no reason to leave our homes," added Sara Morey.

"I always said technology will ruin this world just didn’t expect it this quick. Go back to basics, cash, shops and adventure."

Speaking previously to the Observer, Clarissa Parker, manager of Slough BID said: "It is so important for Slough residents, business owners, vulnerable and older generations to have the trust of going into a branch for face-to-face support."