LONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Britain's regulator for payments
systems said it was concerned that Barclays bank will no longer
allow customers to withdraw money from post offices.
Post offices have sought to plug gaps created by banks
removing cash machines from rural areas.
"This step by Barclays reduces the number of places their
customers can go to get cash," the Payment Systems Regulator
said in a statement on Tuesday.
"We are concerned about the impact this will have, and we
will be closely monitoring the steps Barclays plan to take to
make sure there are suitable alternatives for its customers to
access their cash - especially those who rely on cash or who
live in rural areas."
(Reporting by Huw Jones; editing by Jason Neely)