(ETH) – If you are banking with HSBC in the United Kingdom you may not want to forget to bring your mask for transactions inside the bank.
According to a recent report from the Daily Mail, HSBC has threatened to shut down the bank accounts of the customers who refuse to wear a face mask in its UK branches. Jackie Uhi, who is the head of the branch network, HSBC UK stated that the company ‘reserves the right to withdraw’ the accounts of any customer who won’t wear a face mask.
She went further and stated: ‘Sadly, some people are failing to protect themselves, our branch colleagues and other customers by refusing to wear a face-covering inside our branches or observe social distancing. ‘Our colleagues deserve respect and should not have to face violent or abusive behaviour.
Consider whether you need to visit the branch or could manage your banking from the safety of your home via our digital channels. ‘If you do visit us, please wear a face covering and maintain a safe distance from others. If individuals put themselves or our colleagues at risk, without a medical exemption, we reserve the right to withdraw their account.’
