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Wouldn't be surprised if the only option for a regular locksmith would be to drill out the old locks and replace the whole lot.
Theres's nothing wrong with Banham products per se, but I'm not keen on the mark-up and the incovenience.
My wife insisted on Banham locks here. I would have been more than happy having a cheaper brand that still needed a card and ID for new keys as, when anything goes wrong, it's easier to sort.
My local locksmith is half a mile away and has everything. The closest Banham place is 5 miles away.
I have made it very clear that I've taken a hit on the mark-up and the inconvenience is now all hers.
I have seen videos on YouTube how to pick Banham locks, I have no plans to try it myself but I do hope the locksmith will be able to pick the lock and remove the old cylinder without resorting to violence....