Citizens will open bank branch in a Dunkin’ Donuts

In a marriage that unites doughnuts and dollars, Citizens Bank said it is unveiling a first --- its first-ever bank branch inside a Dunkin' Donuts restaurant.

The branch is located at 815 South Main St. in Bellingham, and it "offers customers a one-stop destination for all of their banking, coffee, and bakery needs," Citizens said.

“Citizens Bank is committed to convenience,” said Citizens vice chairman Martin Bischoff said in a statement. “We are pleased to partner with Dunkin’ Donuts, one of America’s most well-known and admired brands. This is a natural and exciting partnership for Citizens.”

Citizens is viewing its bank branch in the Bellingham Dunkin' Donuts as a test case. If results warrant, Citizens will consider rolling out bank branches in other Dunkin' locations as well, a Citizens spokesman said.

Dunkin' is a coffee-and-baked goods chain based in Canton.

Last year, a Globe story noted that Stop & Shop would drop Dunkin' Donuts stores from inside 130 supermarkets and likely replace them with Starbucks. (Globe Staff)