Overview

• NatWest will close 53 branches in June 2025, citing a shift to digital banking with over 80% of its customers using online services.
• Lloyds Banking Group plans 18 closures in June, part of 254 branch shutdowns scheduled for 2025 across its brands, including Halifax and Bank of Scotland.
• Santander confirms 23 branch closures in June, affecting locations across the UK and reflecting broader industry trends.
• Barclays, which has closed over 1,200 branches since 2015, announced it will not make further closure announcements for 2025 or 2026.
• To mitigate service gaps, banks are investing in alternative access points, including over 11,000 Post Office branches, mobile banking units, and community banking hubs.