- Santander launches innovative new Work Caf茅 concept in the UK
- Work Caf茅 is a community hub offering state-of-the-art banking facilities, free co-working spaces and freshly-brewed artisan coffee
- Concept was first developed by Santander in Chile and is now in six countries worldwide
Santander announces the launch of its first UK Work Caf茅 which will open in Leeds on 18th July 2019. The Work Caf茅 adds a whole new banking experience to the UK market, reflecting Santander鈥檚 commitment to bringing innovation and investment to its branch network. The Work Caf茅 concept was initially developed by Santander in Chile and its success has seen it rolled out to Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Argentina.
Alongside state-of-the-art banking facilities, the Work Caf茅 will offer free co-working spaces and meeting rooms for local businesses and entrepreneurs, as well fast and secure free-wifi. It aims to create a vibrant hub for nurturing new business ideas and fostering collaboration in a relaxed atmosphere.
Located at the heart of the commercial centre at 10 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5HD, the Work Caf茅 will bring back to life a branch which was previously closed at the end of June last year, welcoming both Santander and non-Santander customers.
Susan Allen, Head of Retail and Business Banking, Santander UK said:听鈥淲e鈥檙e absolutely thrilled to open the doors to our first Work Caf茅 here in the UK. More than a caf茅 and more than a bank, the Work Caf茅 is a whole new banking experience, acting as a vibrant hub for local businesses and the local community. Work Caf茅s have been a huge success with our customers in other countries around the world, so we鈥檙e really looking forward to seeing the response here in the UK.鈥
To ensure the caf茅 offers the highest quality of coffee, Santander has teamed up with coffee experts, Taylor St. Coffee, with every hot drink prepared by trained baristas. Santander card holders will have the added benefit of a 30% discount on hot drinks with caf茅 snacks also available on site.
Alongside the co-working spaces and bookable meeting rooms (up to two-hours each day) the new hub will host free听Work Caf茅 Talks听and events designed for the local business community. A total of thirteen employees will be on hand to offer support, with appointments available to meet on site with a 魅影直播 Banker, Business Relationship Manager or Select Relationship Manager for wealth clients.
With its growing reputation as an innovative city attracting strong digital talent and as one of the largest financial hubs outside of London, ranked number six for business start-ups, Leeds is the perfect location for the new Work Caf茅.
The successful concept was first developed by Santander in Chile in 2016 and has since grown to over 50 Work Caf茅s globally.
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