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GTCO closes branches early on Monday for half-year audit

The bank advised customers to use its digital banking channels for transactions during the period of early closure.

• June 29, 2025
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GTCO [Credit: Wikipedia]

Guaranty Trust Holding Company PLC has announced that its branches across Nigeria will close earlier than usual on Monday, June 30.

 The bank made this known in an email sent last week, informing customers of the temporary change in operation hours.

 According to the message, the early closure is to allow for the bank’s scheduled half-year audit activities.

 The statement read, “Please be informed that our branches nationwide will close to customers early on Monday, June 30, 2025, for our half-year audit.”

 It also specified different closure time for locations based on geographical locations in the country.

 “Kindly note the early closure time below: Upcountry Branches – 2.00 p.m.; Lagos Branches – 3.00 p.m.,” the bank stated.

The bank advised customers to use its digital banking channels for transactions during the period of early closure.

The bank assured that normal branch operations would resume at regular business hours on Tuesday, July 1.

It appreciated customers for their understanding and continued patronage during the audit period.

(NAN) 

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