New Bank opens first branch - how refreshing

Metro Bank will open its first UK branch, located at 1 Southampton Row, Holborn, London, on 29 July 2010, and will follow this with a second in Earl's Court a week later. Branches will be open seven days a week and from 8.00am to 8.00pm during week days. Staff will target a 15-minute turnaround for approved account applications in-branch, while services will be supported by online banking and a London call centre.