A bank’s branch name is the name of the local bank location where financial services are offered. The branch name is often the same name as the city or neighborhood in which it is located – such as “Cambridge Branch” or “Chelsea Branch”, the former referring to a city location and the latter referring to a specific neighborhood in London where you will find the branch. Branch names might also be based on well-known landmarks that they are located near, such as “Hyde Park Branch” or “Heathrow Airport Branch.” Branch names might also be based on a street, such as “Leadenhall Street Branch.” Sometimes a branch name does not directly tell you the location – a branch may be named after a famous employee, business leader, or building. However, the branch name will almost always offer information about its location.
When taking note of branch names, it is important to note that not all branches offer the same services. A smaller branch name might not offer the same loans, transactions, or number of staff that a larger one does. Some branches only provide specific services, such as auto loans or mortgages. Sometimes a branch name will include information indicating the services that the branch offers, such as “Kensington Home Loans Branch.” A branch name might also provide information about the kind of clientele they are set up for servicing, such as “Stratford Neighborhood Branch” or “City of London Corporate Services Branch.”
While most bank branches have ATMs, even if they are not a branch that is geared towards smaller transactions, some do not. If you are confused about which branch offers the financial services you are looking for, it may be useful to contact customer service. However, most branch names are carefully picked out to provide a straightforward impression of the services they offer. A list of branch locations typically provides information about which services are offered at each branch.