AIB to close 90 branches in radical overhaul

AIB could close up to 90 branches, many in rural areas, as part of a restructuring programme which will see An Post delivering traditional banking services to the lender’s customers.

AIB told staff yesterday its new strategy involved teaming up with An Post to deliver services in the areas most affected by the branch closures.

“AIB and An Post have now agreed to work together to extend the banking services available to customers in selected post offices ... Our distribution network will be enhanced by the new An Post initiative and it will support us in making changes to our current branch footprint.