Abbey National has signed up to UK online, the UK government's nationwide drive to enable everyone in the country to make the most out of the Internet.
The bank has pledged its support to the initiative by providing terminals and Internet access for older people at Age Concern centres and by regionally promoting Open House - a scheme run to allow older people to gain free Internet access and receive trained support when taking their first steps on the Web.
Abbey says the activities are in line with the bank's aim to promote the benefits of being online to all members of the community.