Webster Bank Closing Location In Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — The Webster Bank at 5 Helen St. in Hamden will be among the 16 branches in Connecticut closing next year, officials recently announced.

Waterbury-based Webster Bank has announced it will close 27 locations, including 16 branches in Connecticut, The Hartford Courant recently reported. The move comes as the bank reports that more customers are choosing mobile and online services, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in March.

The closings are expected to be this spring, but no specific date has been announced.

"Consistent with industry trends, Webster Bank has increased its focus on digital banking channels while balancing physical locations, driven by increased usage of online and mobile banking," Webster Bank spokesperson Kelly Raskauskas said in a statement to Patch. "As we further adapt to this continued evolution of customer preferences, Webster will consolidate 27 banking centers in the spring of 2021, and these locations will be integrated into nearby banking centers. We will continue to have a strong presence with 129 banking centers across our four-state footprint. We are communicating with Webster customers and information regarding specific banking centers will be available shortly.

"Our banking centers remain an important component in serving consumers and businesses, and our commitment to the communities we serve remains strong. As always, we are dedicated to meeting our customers' financial needs and service expectations."