New Free Cash Machines to be Installed in Port Talbot
22nd June 2007
Aberavon MP, Dr Hywel Francis, today welcomed news that new free cash machines will be installed in Port Talbot following a long campaign to increase the number of non-charging machines in the area.
The free machines are part of a ground-breaking deal between banks, building societies, cash machine operator LINK, MPs and the Government to provide 600 new non-charging cash machines throughout the country in areas where there is a shortage.
Clear signs will also have to be placed on every cash machine to show whether or not they charge a fee for withdrawals.
The aim of the agreement is to help people on lower incomes to start up bank accounts and ensure that they can access those accounts as easily and cheaply as possible.
Dr Francis said,
"I'm delighted that we are going to get new free cash machines in Port Talbot. I know it will be a real benefit to local residents, who have previously had to either pay to withdraw their cash or travel further afield.
"I am also pleased that the banks and building societies have agreed that every cash machine in Port Talbot will carry clear signs to show people whether they charge fees or not."
