A bank branch is to remain closed for more than three weeks.

HSBC in Sittingbourne High Street is now shut for a complete refurb.

Ololade Durodola, HSBC UK’s local director, said: “We continue to invest in our branch network to make our customers experience banking with us a good one.

“We are pleased that our Sittingbourne branch is getting a refresh with some painting, new signage and the installation of new state-of-the-art cash machines, which we are excited about.”

It shut last Thursday (May 16) and is expected to reopen on Friday, June 7 at 9.30am.

Ololade added: “We have been talking to customers about the temporary closure for the last month and while we are having the work done people can continue to use their nearest Post Office for day-to-day transactions.

“Plus mobile and online banking is available 24/7 in addition to being able to call our contact centre.”

The nearest branch is around 10 miles away in Chatham High Street.

HSBC is also holding a community pop-up event at Diversity House in Church Street on Tuesday, May 28.

Customers will have the chance to speak with experts and learn more about the services they provide.