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December 2025

Community

Metro Bank opens new store in Gateshead

Metro Bank has opened a new store in Gateshead today, Friday 5th December. Gateshead marks the bank’s first location in the North East, as part of its strategy to expand its physical presence in local communities across the country.

November 2025

Community

Metro Bank opens new store in Salford Quays

Metro Bank opened its newest store in Salford Quays on Thursday 20th November, as the bank continues to grow its physical presence. Metro Bank Salford is the bank’s 77th store location and is based at Capital Quay.

July 2025

Community

Chester Metro Bank is open for business!

Metro Bank celebrated its 76th new store opening in Chester City Centre with an Opening Ceremony on Friday 4th July. Jamie Christon, CEO of Chester Zoo and Chair of Marketing Cheshire said: “This is an exciting moment for Chester. In a time when many high street banks are closing their doors, Metro Bank is opening theirs. That decision speaks volumes. It shows a commitment to people, to local connection, and to the belief that physical presence — real people behind real counters — still matters.”

Community

Chance to Shine

Metro Bank, gives every colleague a Day to Amaze – essentially a paid day off to support a local charity or good cause. Five Metro Bank colleagues – Ben Sizer, Glen Hall, Greg Deadman, Giuseppe Di Cecco and Nowrin Rashid  – have just volunteered to help create a new Guinness World Record in the Chance to Shine challenge to create the largest cricket lesson.

Community

One Hull of A Ride

Metro Bank, gives every colleague a Day to Amaze – essentially a paid day off to support a local charity or good cause. Inspired by the cancer journey of a close friend, Metro Bank colleague Steve Degg has just organised his friends on another epic bike ride to raise funds for the Royal British Legion.

June 2025

Community

Metro Bank To Open In Chester

Metro Bank is opening its newest store in Chester City Centre this Friday 4th July

Community

Hemel Metro Bank To Host Event re Future of Hemel

Metro Bank’s Hemel store will be hosting the local council and business improvement district (BID) at its Marlowes store on Tuesday July 8th from 1pm-2pm.

Community

Netwalkers step out for Humber Business Week

Championed by Metro Bank’s Local Director Steve Degg’s over fifty local business owners netwalked during Humber Business Week.

April 2025

Community

Wood Green Metro Bank Hosts BID Event

Wood Green Metro Bank will host a Business Improvement District (BID) event at its High Road store on Thursday May 8th from 9am – 10.30am.

Community

Hammersmith Metro Bank Hosts Marketing Workshop

Hammersmith Metro Bank will be hosting a marketing workshop at its Kings Mall store on Wednesday April 16th from 2.30 – 5.30pm.

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Metro Bank Media Team

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