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Bank Branch Closures Start Today as Lloyds, Halifax, NatWest and Bank of Scotland Cut Dozens of Sites

Banks attribute the cuts to a shift online, directing customers toward alternative access points.

Overview

  • The latest wave begins August 20 with Lloyds closing its Leeds Cross Gates branch, with additional sites scheduled through late November across England, Wales and Scotland.
  • NatWest has confirmed 46 branch closures and listed a further eight locations without final dates.
  • Lloyds Bank has further closures slated this year, with reporting estimating nearly 300 locations could shut across Lloyds Banking Group in 2025 and 2026.
  • Published lists differ on totals, with outlets citing between 113 and 119 closures as announcements roll out and schedules are updated.
  • Banks highlight alternatives such as Post Office counters, mobile banking units, shared hubs and upgraded ATMs, though coverage notes limits on services like opening accounts or applying for loans.