159 Lloyds, Santander, NatWest, Halifax and BoS banks shutting ranging from Tuesday Might 5

The banks all introduced earlier this yr they’re shutting dozens of branches as prospects more and more take to on-line banking

Santander Bank

Santander is closing some branches (Picture: jax10289 by way of Getty Photographs)

Prospects of a few of Britain’s greatest excessive avenue banks are going through the lack of their native branches inside weeks as monetary establishments overhaul the way in which they ship their companies. Each Santander and NatWest revealed earlier this yr that they’re shutting scores of branches as shoppers more and more flip to on-line banking.

Lloyds has equally confirmed the closure of Lloyds, Halifax and Financial institution of Scotland branches all through the UK. A complete of 159 confirmed closures are scheduled throughout the 5 banks, with the following wave commencing this week. The primary branches will shut their doorways on Tuesday, Might 5, with the vast majority of the rest passed by the tip of June. Santander, which has already closed quite a few branches, will shutter 27 extra, with the primary of those closing on Tuesday, Might 5.

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When asserting the choice again in January, the financial institution confirmed it might be closing 44 branches over the approaching months. The preliminary 4 closed that month, with the remaining deliberate closures going down earlier than the tip of Might.

The financial institution attributed the choice to a surge in prospects choosing on-line companies, revealing that 96% of all buyer transactions are actually carried out digitally, reviews the Mirror.

NatWest, in the meantime, is closing 15 of its branches nationwide by the tip of Might. An extra 14 will observe in June, with 5 extra set to shut by the tip of September. Three extra branches are additionally scheduled to close subsequent yr.

The financial institution introduced the choice in January, stating that almost all of its branches would get replaced by banking hubs the place prospects might proceed to entry face-to-face companies. In an announcement printed on its web site, it defined: “Banking has modified dramatically in recent times. There’s extra demand for cellular and on-line companies, permitting you to profit from a quicker and simpler strategy to financial institution.

“We perceive the closure of your native department will convey some modifications, and we wish to be sure to are totally knowledgeable and supported each step of the way in which.” Further data was made out there by means of its closure guides on the web site.

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Lloyds Banking Group additionally confirmed dozens of closures throughout Britain earlier this yr. These will affect prospects of Lloyds Financial institution, Halifax and Financial institution of Scotland.

On the time, it revealed a complete of 168 Lloyds, Halifax and Financial institution of Scotland branches would shut over the following two years. The primary wave of those has already taken place earlier in 2026.

The financial institution attributed the closures to a discount in department visits as prospects more and more embraced digital banking. It has opened up its remaining branches to all Lloyds Banking Group prospects, enabling Lloyds, Halifax or Financial institution of Scotland prospects to make use of any of their areas.

Low angle shot of the NatWest bank branch logo and facade against a clear blue sky in London

NatWest introduced its resolution in January (Picture: Getty)

Santander

Branches closing in Might 2026

Bishop Auckland, County Durham: Might 5
Gosport, Hampshire: Might 5
Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire: Might 5
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire: Might 5
Pontefract, West Yorkshire: Might 5
Welwyn Backyard Metropolis, Hertfordshire: Might 5
Glengormley, County Antrim: Might 6
Leyland, Lancashire: Might 6
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire: Might 6
Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan: Might 6
Northallerton, North Yorkshire: Might 6
Ringwood, Hampshire: Might 6
Andover, Hampshire: Might 12
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan: Might 12
Enniskillen, County Fermanagh: Might 12
Macclesfield, Cheshire: Might 12
Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire: Might 12
Cwmbran, Gwent: Might 13
Golders Inexperienced, London: Might 13
Heswall, Merseyside: Might 13
Redditch, Worcestershire: Might 13
Stranraer, Wigtownshire: Might 13
Newton Abbot, Devon: Might 19
Stafford, Staffordshire: Might 19
Banbridge, County Down: Might 19
Liskeard, Cornwall: Might 20
Shirley, West Midlands: Might 20

NatWest

Branches closing in Might

Barnet: Might 11
Eastcote: Might 11
Ashford (Middlesex): Might 12
Cheetham Hill: Might 12
Portishead: Might 12
Brentwood: Might 13
Hartlepool: Might 14
Loughton: Might 18
Tooting: Might 18
Hove: Might 19
Chorlton-cum-Hardy: Might 20
Harlow: Might 21
Hornchurch: Might 21
Orpington: Might 27
Waltham Cross: Might 28

Branches closing in June

Hemel Hempstead: June 1
Palmers Inexperienced, London: June 1
Aldershot: June 2
Welwyn Backyard Metropolis: June 3
Pontefract: June 4
Southall: June 4
Sheffield – Attercliffe: June 8
South Shields : June 9
Kirkby Lonsdale: June 10
Boston: June 11
Grays: June 15
Liverpool Avenue Station: June 17
Fulham Broadway: June 18
Halifax: June 18

Branches closing in August

Evesham: August 25

Branches closing in September

Regent Avenue, London: September 30

Branches closing in February 2027

Godalming: February 23 until a banking hub is ready up earlier which is able to convey this date ahead
Sydenham: February 23 or later if a banking hub continues to be to be discovered
Herne Bay: February 24