Cash Access UK opens new banking hub in Larne, with Ballynahinch hub moving to permanent location
Cash Access UK, the organisation set up to protect access to cash across the UK, has confirmed that the banking hub in Larne has opened in its permanent location at 49 Main Street.
A total of seven banking hubs are now open across Northern Ireland, with the Ballynahinch hub moving to a permanent location at 29 High Street.
Customers of all major banks can visit the hubs any weekday between 9am-5pm to carry out regular cash transactions, including cash withdrawals and deposits, as well as checking balances or paying bills.
Additionally, the hub also offers a community bank service where customers can talk to their own bank in a private space about more complicated issues on the day their bank is in the hub:
Monday: Santander (from January 5, 2026)
Tuesday: Ulster Bank
Wednesday: No community banker
Thursday: Barclays
Friday: No community banker
Ballynahinch
Monday: Ulster Bank
Tuesday: No community banker
Wednesday: Barclays
Thursday: No community banker
Friday: No community banker
The hub in Larne was recommended by LINK, the UK’s cash access and ATM network, following the closure of the town’s last remaining bank branch, while the hub in Ballynahinch was recommended following a community request.
While the site for the permanent hub in Ballynahinch was being refurbished, a hub was opened at a temporary location in CWE Hall. The temporary location is now closed.
Five other hubs are operating in Comber, Kilkeel, Warrenpoint, Newcastle, and Portrush.
Gareth Oakley, CEO at Cash Access UK said: “I’m happy to announce that the new banking hub in Larne is open, ensuring crucial access to cash and face-to-face banking services for residents and businesses across the community.
"Customers can visit on any day of the week for their everyday banking transactions, and if you have a specific or more complex enquiry for your bank, a Community Banker will be there to help on the day they’re in the hub.”
The official opening of the Larne hub will take place on January 12, 2026 at 12pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Meanwhile, the banking hub in Ballynahinch was due to officially open on December 12 at 12pm.