BBF members Handelsbanken have been seen as a challenger to the traditional ‘Big 5’ banks on the UK high street, and now have over 100 branches nationwide. Their arrival on Oxford Road in Aylesbury is a positive sign for the town.

Branch Manager Derek Beard said: “I am delighted to announce that the Aylesbury branch is now officially open. Whether you are a business or personal client you will find that Handelsbanken puts the customer at the very heart of everything we do. At Handelsbanken in Aylesbury, all our customers have direct access to an experienced dedicated Account Manager who ensures your relationship is managed locally and competently. We are a very different bank in that we retain the old fashioned values and operate on the basis of local people making local decisions in local markets.”