From the office of
Douglas Ross MSP
Highlands and Islands
Ross meets with banking officials over mobile banking provision in Forres and Buckie.
Moray-based MSP Douglas Ross has commented after meeting with RBS staff today (Wednesday) in Elgin to discuss provision for a mobile banking service proposed by the bank to mitigate against the closure of branches in Forres and Buckie this October.
Commenting Mr Ross said: “It was a useful to get an update on the plans that RBS have to provide mobile banking in Forres and Buckie following the branch closures later this year.
“I’ve also made a further request that other communities such as Portgordon receive this service and while no guarantee was given I was promised that this would be considered in the future.
“From my discussions, I understand the bank hope to publish details of the mobile banking timetable for Forres and Buckie within the next few weeks. I know they are also keen to encourage customers to use online banking and the post office facilities as well as the mobile bank.
The Scottish Conservative MSP added: “We had a wider discussion about banking across Moray and it was useful to make contact with Nathan Snyder, RBS branch manager and Michelle Anderson, relationship manager, who I will go to directly with any further queries from constituents in the hope that we can resolve any issues as quickly as possible.”