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May 2012

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Dogs Get the Vote

Metro Bank’s CCO (Chief Canine Officer) Sir Duffield has today laid down a challenge for his doggie friends, and invited them to cast a vote for their favourite biscuit. The most popular biscuit on the 31st of May will be named as the official Metro Bank Dog Biscuit and win pride of place in Metro Bank stores.

March 2012

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Metro Bank and London Fire Brigade to hold fun fire safety event

Metro Bank, the revolutionary High Street Bank, has teamed up with the London Fire Brigade to throw a free fun, interactive and educational ‘Kids Rock!' party for kids of all ages.

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Metro Bank brings the banking revolution to High Wycombe

This weekend Metro Bank storms ahead with its 2012 expansion plans to open 10 new stores in the South East and create over 300 jobs, with the opening of its 11th store. High Wycombe residents who visit the store on Friday 16th March and Saturday 17th March will be entertained with a weekend of opening celebrations. The town will enjoy stilt walkers and popcorn, balloons and performing dogs as well as a new, convenient and customer focused store to do their banking.

February 2012

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Metro Bank launches new online applications for Cash ISAs

Metro Bank has added to its range of services today by introducing online applications for two of its transparent and competitive products. For the first time customers outside of Greater London are now able to experience the benefits of being a Metro Bank customer by being able to apply for 3.25% online 1 Year Fixed Rate Cash ISA and a 2.35% Instant Access Cash ISA, without the need to visit one of its stores.

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Metro Bank calls for transparency of savings products

Metro Bank, Britain's revolutionary high street retail bank, today calls on other lenders to follow their lead by promoting transparency in their savings rates, and to stop offering teaser rates in order to attract deposits.

January 2012

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Metro Bank announces 2012 expansion plans: 10 new stores to open in the South East, 300+ new hires

Metro Bank, Britain's revolutionary retail bank today announces its expansion plans for 2012. The bank plans to double their number of stores to 20 by opening 10 new stores across Greater London and the South East of England

December 2011

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Metro Bank is accepted under the Enterprise Finance Guarantee

Metro Bank adds another string to its bow and reinforces its commitment to helping SMEs grow. Metro Bank has been accepted under the government backed Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG), just 16 months after it first opened its doors. The loan guarantee scheme is intended to facilitate additional bank lending to SMEs and will come into effect for Metro Bank from 1 January 2012.

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Metro Bank ends year on a high as tenth store opens in Hounslow

This week Metro Bank will hit double figures with its 10th store in Hounslow bringing seven day banking to thousands of new customers in West London. Everyone opening a new account will enjoy being able to use their debit and credit cards overseas without any charge from Metro Bank, whether they are withdrawing cash from an ATM or at point of sale*.

October 2011

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Metro Bank continues expansion as ninth store opens in Uxbridge

Metro Bank is taking the banking revolution to the bustling streets of Uxbridge, with the launch of its ninth store on the 28th and 29th of October. Local residents will enjoy stilt walkers, face painters, performing dogs and entertainment throughout the day to celebrate the arrival of Uxbridge’s newest bank.

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Metro Bank appoints James Reuben to board

Metro Bank today announces the appointment of James Reuben to their board as a non-executive director.

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