Bank Services: Post Offices
Commons · Question 103470 · Tabled 6 Jan 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Helen Morgan
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact on access to banking services of Lloyds Banking Group’s decision to discontinue cheque deposit services at Post Offices from 31 December 2025.
Answer
Answered by Lucy Rigby, 12 Jan 2026
The Government recognises the important role the Post Office plays in providing essential banking services, particularly in rural areas. The Post Office Banking Framework allows personal and business customers to withdraw and deposit cash, check their bal...