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Two cashpoint machines (for use by customers of most banks and building societies) are available on campus at the Sussex House branch of Barclays Bank.

As the closure approaches of the HSBC bank at Bramber House, the University is exploring whether additional cash dispensers can be provided on campus.

The campus branch of the HSBC will close its doors for the last time on 30 August, because HSBC has exercised its right to cease service operations before the end of its lease. HSBC’s nearest branch will then be at Fiveways in Ditchling Road, Brighton. This brings to an end a relationship that started in 1976 with the Midland Bank, before it became part of HSBC.

Two cashpoint machines (for use by customers of most banks and building societies) continue to be available on campus at the Sussex House branch of Barclays Bank.

Students and staff can also obtain cashback (up to £50) through the Co-op supermarket in Bramber House and the Union Shop in Falmer House – and it is possible to get cash from the Post Office in the Co-op.

Chartwells, the University’s new external provider for catering, intends to take credit cards in all of its campus cafes from September.

The University will closely monitor the effect of the HSBC branch closure on the student and staff community and is now reviewing banking arrangements across campus – in particular the provision of sufficient cash dispensers.

Charles Dudley, Director of Residential, Sport and Trading Services, says: “The continuing availability of cash dispensers and banking services on campus is very important to students, staff and visitors and we will be coming forward with proposals as quickly as possible.”