PNC Bank has closed two western New Jersey branches as part of a shutdown of about 127 offices in grocery stores.
The PNC at the Stop & Shop in Pohatcong Plaza on Route 22 closed April 21 and was consolidated into the PNC at 755 Memorial Parkway in Phillipsburg. Also on April 21, PNC's branch at the Flemington Stop & Shop on Route 31, Hunterdon County, was consolidated into a branch at 240 U.S. 202/31.
Banks are closing branches nationwide as more customers use their phone for digital financial services. PNC said it routinely evaluates its branch network and other methods of banking to determine customer needs.
"PNC recognizes that branches continue to plan an important role for many customers when it comes to conducting certain transactions," according to a PNC statement.
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