HSBC has announced the closure of more Cumbrian branches.

The bank will shut its Keswick branch on May 26.

The news comes days after the Cockermouth branch closed its doors.

A spokesman said the move reflected changes in the way customers were doing their banking.

Customers will be able to do their day-to-day banking at the Post Office, the company added.

HSBC plans to shut 62 branches across the country by the end of the year.

Its Kingstown Road branch in Carlisle is also due to close on May 26.

Francesca McDonagh, HSBC's head of retail banking and wealth management for UK and Europe, said: "The way our customers bank with us is changing.

"More customers are using mobile and internet banking than ever before, innovation such as Touch and Voice ID has proved extremely popular, and fewer people are using branches.

"More than 90 per cent of our interactions with customers are now through our digital channels – an increase from 80 per cent last year.

"The decision to close these branches ensures a more sustainable branch network for the future as we continue to invest in our digital platforms and our people.

"We will have fewer but better branches, with more empowered front line colleagues using a greater range of technology to support all our customers' needs."

She said the company would work with staff, customers and the community.

She added: "We are contacting customers to explain the decision and help them with alternative ways to bank with us.

"We will offer customers individual sessions to help explain their options or provide help in setting up telephone, mobile or internet banking."

The company said the number of customers using branches had fallen by almost 40 per cent in five years, with 93 per cent now making contact via telephone, internet or smartphone, and 97 per cent of withdrawals made via ATM.