Scotiabank’s Bartica operations will be shuttered and merged with the bank’s Parika Branch later this year.
According to a Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank) release yesterday, the bank will be consolidating the Bartica Branch into the Parika Branch with the Bartica Branch due to close on November 27, 2020.
Scotiabank informed that the decision was made “after careful consideration of several factors including the ever changing customer landscape and how and where we can best serve our customers.”
The release stated that the consolidation will result in the transfer of all customer accounts at the Bartica Branch to the Parika location, effective November 27, 2020. Customers will be contacted with details on their accounts. Scotiabank also advised that customers who do not wish to have their accounts transferred to Parika, can contact the bank on telephone number 223-4357 (HELP) to discuss alternative options.
The bank reminded that in addition to its four remaining branch locations, it has made “significant” investments in digital banking and is pleased to offer its customers “robust” alternate banking platforms such as Scotia OnLine and Mobile Banking, ATMs, and TeleScotia. These, it says, will help customers bank safely and securely, at any time, on any day, thereby eliminating the need to visit the branch.
In anticipation of queries concerning its decision, Scotiabank advises its customers to speak with a branch advisor for useful tips on their accounts and the transition, and stay tuned to gy.scotiabank.com for updates.
