Sylvia Heal

Labour Party | Halesowen and Rowley Regis

New free cash machines to be installed in Halesowen and Rowley Regis

Sylvia Heal MP today welcomed news that two new free cash machine have been installed in Halesowen and Rowley Regis following a long campaign to increase the number of non-charging machines in the area.

The two free machines are the first of six set to be installed in Halesowen and Rowley Regis as part of a ground-breaking deal between banks, building societies, cash machine operator LINK, MPs and the Government to provide 600 new non-charging cash machines throughout the country in areas where there is a shortage.

The two new cash machines are being operated by HSBC and are located on Beecher Road in Halesowen at Maan News and at the Oldbury AA on the Wolverhampton Road.

The aim of the plan is to help people on lower incomes to start up bank accounts and ensure that they can access those accounts as easily and cheaply as possible. Clear signs will also have to be placed on every cash machine to show whether or not they charge a fee for withdrawals.

Sylvia Heal MP said: “I’m delighted that two of the six new free cash machines have been installed in the local area. I know it will be a real benefit to local residents, who have previously had to either pay to withdraw their cash or travel further afield.

“I’m also pleased that the banks and building societies have agreed that every cash machine will now carry clear signs to show people whether they charge fees or not.”