Metro Bank set to open new Northampton store next month

Metro Bank is to unveil its brand-new Northampton store on Friday November 16.

To mark its first foray into the East Midlands, the award-winning bank is inviting businesses and residents to a two-day grand opening.

The event will feature stilt walkers, DJs, free manicures and face painting. Andrew Lewer, MP for Northampton South and Deputy Lieutenant, Adrian Pryce will officially open the store, along with the bank’s hosts local director, Kerry Reynolds and store manager, Mark Griffiths.

Andrew Lewer, member of parliament for Northampton South, said: “Northampton town centre undoubtedly gets a boost from the arrival of Metro Bank and its location could not be more central. My best wishes for success in the year ahead.”

Northampton residents and neighboring communities will be able to pop into the store without an appointment. It is possible, in most cases, to open a personal or business account on-the-spot; to leave with a printed debit card; and with internet and mobile banking set up.

The seven-day-a-week store will have over 2,000 safe deposit boxes for customers to store their valuables and free coin counting facilities for children and adults alike.

Craig Donaldson, CEO at Metro Bank, added: “We are delighted to be joining the Northampton community with the launch of our seven-day-a-week store that unites traditional face-to-face relationship banking, with technology that makes peoples lives’ easier.

“Creating around 25 new jobs for local people, the store will provide both residents and businesses with a truly customer-focused bank, and something very different from what they’ve experienced before.

“We can’t wait to welcome yet another vibrant and fast-growing town to the banking revolution.”