Westpac's Bank of Melbourne is set to close raft of branches in two cities as ... trends now
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One of Australia's biggest banks has been accused of putting profits before customers after it decided to close branches in two cities.
Westpac has announced it will close four branches of its Bank of Melbourne subsidiary in Broadmeadows, Airport West, Werribee Plaza and South Morang in Victoria.
And in the NSW city of Newcastle, it is shifting to a shared 'banking hub' with St George bank in the suburb of Hamilton after Westpac didn't renew a lease.
The bank claims customers will not be adversely affected as it has 'digitally connected' with St George, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA and provides almost 7,000 ATMs across the country.
'This is about nothing more than a bank that loves profits and cares little about people, including its customers and staff,' Wendy Streets of the Finance Sector Union (FSU) said.
Westpac has announced it will close four branches of its Bank of Melbourne subsidiary in Broadmeadows, Airport West, Werribee Plaza and South Morang in Victoria (stock image)
Ross Miller, Wespac's chief customer engagement officer, said: 'With more choice in where customers do their banking and an increasing preference for digital, we've made the decision to close some branch locations.
'We have a robust process in place to assist employees to find new opportunities as we invest and grow our phone, digital and virtual offerings. In most cases, employees impacted will
