联合王国邮政局在2025年12月启动银行服务,处理超过1B英镑的提款手续。 UK Post Office launches banking services, processing over £1B in withdrawals in Dec 2025.

联合王国邮政局现在向数以千计的分行提供基本银行服务,包括现金提款、存款和结账,2025年12月的提款额超过10亿英镑,创下记录。 The UK Post Office now offers basic banking services at thousands of branches, including cash withdrawals, deposits, and balance checks, with December 2025 seeing over £1 billion in withdrawals—a record. 这些服务是为简单、安全、日常需要设计的,在银行准入有限的地区特别宝贵。 These services are designed for simple, secure, everyday needs and are especially valuable in areas with limited bank access. 然而,客户不能在邮政局所在地开设新账户或申请贷款。 However, customers cannot open new accounts or apply for loans at Post Office locations. 这项服务旨在补充而不是取代传统银行,消费者倡导者支持它在维持公众获得基本金融职能方面的作用。 The service is intended to complement, not replace, traditional banks, and consumer advocates support its role in maintaining public access to essential financial functions.