# Move comes as digital banks such as Revolut and Monzo emerge as formidable competitors.

*fintech · news · 2026-04-06 · Daily Express*

## Key points

- Barclays plans to reopen high-street branches after previously closing 800 stores across the UK.
- Chief executive Vim Maru has paused further branch closures and aims to increase physical locations.
- Barclays will restore the traditional role of bank managers to enhance in-person customer support.
- The bank is adding 33,500 hours of in-branch availability per year to meet customer demand.

**Companies:** Barclays, Lloyds
**Countries:** United Kingdom

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