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Santander to Close 38 UK Branches in July as Part of 399-Site Reduction Wave

Customer preference for digital banking is driving Santander’s July closures with support from Community Bankers in local hubs, a revamped mobile app.

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Overview

  • 38 Santander branches will shut across the UK this month, marking the latest phase of its 95-site closure plan announced earlier this year.
  • July’s exits bring the total number of bank closures nationwide to 41, with Lloyds Bank and Halifax adding three more sites.
  • The move contributes to an industry-wide reduction expected to remove 399 branches by the end of 2025 amid rising online banking.
  • Santander will maintain 349 full-service branches and Work Cafés while deploying Community Bankers in community hubs and upgrading its mobile app.
  • Major lenders including NatWest, Lloyds Bank and Halifax are accelerating high-street network cuts in response to shifting customer habits.