Four more 'banking hubs' to open in a bid to boost access to cash as high street branches close – here's a full list of the 27 planned hubs

Four more banking hubs will open in communities across the UK – taking the total planned to 27

The four newly announced hubs are highlighted in bold below – they join the 23 hubs announced previously. Here's the full list:

• Acton, London
• Axminster, Devon
• Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire)
• Belper, Derbyshire
• Brechin, Angus
• Brixham, Devon
• Bury Park, Bedfordshire
• Buckingham, Bucks
• Carluke, Lanarkshire
• Carnoustie, Angus
• Cheadle, Staffordshire
• Cottingham, Yorkshire
• Forres, Moray
• Haslemere, Surrey
• Hornsea, Yorkshire
• Kilkeel, Newry
• Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
• Knaresborough, Yorkshire
• Looe, Cornwall
• Lutterworth, Leicestershire
• Maryport, Cumbria
• Prestatyn, Denbighshire
• Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire
• Syston, Leicestershire
• Troon, Ayrshire
• Welling, London
• Welshpool, Powys

There isn't a set date when these hubs will open but it is likely to be next year. The Access to Cash Action Group and Link will work with the communities listed to find suitable locations for the hubs.

You can bank at the Post Office even if you don't live near one of the new hubs

It's worth noting that the Post Office – which has over 11,500 branches around the UK – already provides some essential banking services for almost everyone with a UK bank account.

If you have a branch near you, you can pop in with your debit card to withdraw or pay in cash and check your balance. Depending on your bank, you may also be able to deposit cheques.

Before you go, check which banks and services are available at the Post Office you're heading to, to avoid a wasted trip.