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NatWest and RBS to Cut 46 Mobile Bank Stops Across UK by January 2026

NatWest says the cuts remove duplicate stops created by new banking hubs.

Overview

  • The closures cover locations in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with final visits scheduled from January 9, 2026.
  • The bank says it will keep the same number of mobile routes but drop a small number of stops where hubs now provide overlapping services.
  • Alternatives include Post Office counters, shared banking hubs rolling out nationwide, and new deposit‑taking super ATMs.
  • NatWest says it operates the UK’s only cash‑based mobile branch service and will direct customers to other NatWest Group branches for everyday services.
  • Consumer reports warn the cuts could reduce face‑to‑face access for elderly and digitally excluded customers despite the promoted alternatives.