Banking giant Barclays has announced the closure of one of the city's largest branches.  

The Whitefriars branch, located in Saint James Court, will be shuttering later this year as walk-in customers continue to dwindle. 

The announcement comes as the latest in a spate of bank closures. In some cases banks claim regular, in-person customers have decreased to single figures.

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A Barclays spokeswoman said: "Our customers' behaviour has changed significantly in recent years, with the majority now choosing online banking. 

"As we adapt, we are finding new ways to support our customers by maintaining our community presence with options for customers who still require in-person support."

The Whitefriars closure, scheduled for October 27, is one of two announced in Norfolk for this year. 

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The other, in Station Road, Hoveton, has been set for December 1, which a spokeswoman said received only 11 regular customers.

But Barclays has promised to maintain a physical presence in Wroxham with the opening of a Barclays Local branch - a "cashless banking site where customers can meet a colleague face-to-face for banking support".

The closest Barclays branch in Norwich will be located in Red Lion Street.