Overview
- Fresh lists published for October show widespread shutdowns across the four banking brands, with some outlets counting 97 branches and others tallying 110 sites when mobile units are included.
- NatWest’s timetable includes closures throughout the month—such as Ringwood on October 1 and further sites including Stratford‑upon‑Avon, Chippenham, Dorchester and Bridgwater by late October.
- Lloyds Banking Group has reduced opening times at 757 Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches from September 29, moving weekday openings to 9:30am (10am Wednesdays) and standardising earlier closing times.
- Beyond October, Lloyds Banking Group has announced a further 49 branch closures across Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland into 2026, with staff offered alternative roles and LINK recommending 11 new banking hubs.
- Banks say usage is shifting online—NatWest cites more than 80% of customers using digital services—while Which? reports 6,443 branches shut since 2015 and reporting notes additional withdrawals of mobile banking services, with counts varying by source.