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Banking Hubs: Cheques

Commons · Question 108046 · Tabled 23 Jan 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 2 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to require Banking Hubs to accept and process cheque deposits as part of the provision of basic banking services.

Answer

Answered by Lucy Rigby, 2 Feb 2026

Banking is changing, with many customers benefiting from the convenience and flexibility of managing their finances remotely. However, the Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking services to communities and is committed to supporting...