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February 2018

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New year, new job: Metro Bank kicks off 2018 jobs bonanza

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, today reveals that it will create 900 new jobs in 2018, increasing its colleague base to almost 4,000, after smashing its target of recruiting an additional 500 new colleagues last year.

December 2017

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HO HO HO-PEN: Metro Bank stores to open over festive season

All Metro Bank stores open Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve Unlike others on the high street, Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, will remain open over the festive period, with store opening hours as follows:

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Metro Bank answers Berkshire school appeal

After learning of Wargrave-based Robert Piggott School’s appeal for support with stationery, Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, was pleased to help by providing pupils with 1,000 free pens.

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2.5 Million Brits expected to lose their bank card this festive period and could wait up to 14 days for a replacement

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, today predicts that 2.5 million people will lose, misplace or have their debit or credit cards stolen over the festive period, five times more compared to same time last year. If they do lose their card, in addition to the stress of not being able to access their hard-earned money, consumers could have to wait up to an average of 11 days for a replacement card to be posted to them from other high street banks.

November 2017

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Watford, we’re coming for you: Metro Bank set to land banking revolution in town next year

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, is set to unveil a brand-new seven-day-a-week store in central Watford in 2018. Offering business, personal and private banking services, with a focus on exceptional customer service and convenience, the bank is gearing up to revolutionise the local banking landscape.

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Seven-day-a-week banking and superior customer service: Metro Bank answers Clapham High Street’s calls

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, is further investing in South West London, with the unveiling of its brand new Clapham High Street store on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 December. To celebrate, the community is invited to a two-day welcome party.

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Bringing a tale of customer-focused banking to Canterbury and it’s no fairy story

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, is bringing a tale of customer-focused banking to Canterbury, with the opening of its brand new city-centre store. To mark the milestone, families and local businesses are invited to a party like no other, as the bank celebrates bringing its renowned customer experience to the historic city.

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Banking revolution set to take the Square Mile by storm

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, is bringing the banking revolution to the heart of the City, with the opening of its Liverpool Street store. To mark the grand occasion, city workers, businesses and local residents will be treated to a launch party like no other, as the bank celebrates bringing its seven-day-a-week, customer-focussed bank to another community.

October 2017

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Capreon Bags £17.3m Metro Bank funding for Alhambra Shopping Centre

Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, has provided Capreon, the asset manager of the Alhambra Shopping Centre in Barnsley, with £17.3 million of funding. The capital will assist with operations and management of the asset and sees Capreon further solidify its relationship with Metro Bank.

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No tricks, just treats at Metro Bank this Halloween with free children’s craft event

On Sunday 29 October, Metro Bank, the revolution in British banking, will be holding a Halloween craft event and is inviting local residents to take part in the fun. Participating Metro Bank stores will be holding a pumpkin decorating event, as well as giving local children the opportunity to meet and have their photo taken with Metro Bank’s mascot, Metro Man.

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