THE Stratford branch of Santander is set to close later this year, the company has announced. The branch, located in Wood Street, is due to shut on 12th May. The closure is one of 44 announced by the Spanish-owned bank, a move which puts 300 jobs at risk. Santander in Wood Street, Stratford, is to closeSantander has said the closure of the branches is in relation to “a continuing and sizable shift” towards digital banking. A spokesperson for Santander UK, said: ”In response to a continuing and sizeable shift towards customers using digital banking, we are making changes to our branches to better support our customers.