Times they are a-changing.

I will not use ATMs in the street and I get 'cash back' when shopping. I have a local branch of my bank within walking distance, which I visit when occasionally necessary to speak to a cashier in person, eg before making unusual (for me) transactions. The details are then noted on my account such as who I'm making a large payment to or where I'm going abroad. I always check my statement and it all works for me (smile)

Not sure if your aware but you can pay money into certain bank accounts through the Post Office.

I take cash to post office and put it in my x account as the Branch of x is now closed, it goes in instantly.

I have been using online banking for years, however I don't like the ATMs, having read too many stories about how they can have fake fronts put on them. I rarely use cash but when I do want to make a cash withdrawal I prefer to see a real person.

The last bank in our town is set to close on 1st October this year making banking as we once knew it just a part of history. I am told by my neighbour that this is all part of the move to a cashless society where the money supply is tightly controlled making it much easier for creaming off a percentage of everyone's balance when the need is felt by the powers that be. Apparently all 'they' need to do is flick a screen! Presumably taxation will be more of a doddle too although undoubtedly some bright spark will find a way round that one.
Those of us who are sufficiently bolshy will probably revert to barter!

Internet banking is so much easier I haven't used a real bank for years and I always use ATM s I do use a combination of cash and a debit card

I expect all our banks will be gone soon they are almost surplus to requiments

Yes wot, but not all !

Most banks have a machine for paying in cheques and for paying in cash ( well, HSBC do anyway), so this is a solution to the emptying piggy bank scenario! Straight into your account, and all done.