The UK is closing hundreds of bank branches: the complete list of cities by 2026.

Closure of bank branches in the UK

According to The Sun: Bank customers are becoming increasingly restricted in accessing local branches – hundreds have already closed this year alone, and more closures are expected this week.

Among the main financial institutions reducing personal services are Lloyds, Halifax, and NatWest.

This week, NatWest is closing its branches in cities such as Abingdon, Birmingham, Newmarket, Willerby, and Yate.

By the end of the month, the bank will close branches in Melton Mowbray and Sudbury.

Halifax is also closing its branches in London (Clapham Junction), Reay, Erdington, Cirencester, and Woking this week, while Lloyds is closing its branch in Leeds (Armley).

List of closed branches

Here is the complete list of NatWest closures from September to November:

• Abingdon, September 24
• Birmingham (Shirley), October 1
• Birmingham (Smethwick), September 25
• Bristol, September 30
• Bridgwater, October 27
• Bridport, October 29
• Chippenham, October 15
• Dorchester, October 22
• Honiton, October 21
• Leighton Buzzard, October 28
• Lowestoft, October 15
• Melton Mowbray, September 29
• Midsomer Norton, October 8
• Mold, October 21
• Netherly, October 13
• Newmarket (Suffolk), September 24
• Paignton, October 2
• Redditch, October 14
• Ringwood, October 1
• Romsey, October 13
• Limington Spa, October 1
• Stevenage, October 7
• Stratford-upon-Avon, October 8
• Sudbury, September 30
• Trowbridge, October 16
• Wellingborough, October 7
• Willerby, September 22
• Yate, September 25

Lloyds branches closing by the end of the year:

• Biggleswade, November 5
• Blanford Forum, November 10
• Bristol Bishopsworth (Church Road), November 6
• Barry, October 21
• Chard, November 11
• Coventry (Foleshill), November 4
• Debden, November 12
• Dunstable, November 4
• East Grinstead, November 12
• Feltham, November 4
• Fern Down, November 17
• Hexham, November 5
• Kidderminster, October 16
• Leeds (Armley), September 22
• Loughton, November 12
• London (Tooting), October 8
• London (Walthamstow), October 22
• Manchester (Newton Heath), November 5
• Plimstock, November 4
• Pontypridd, November 20
• Sheffield (Woodhouse), November 11
• Shipston-on-Stour, November 11
• Southall, October 15
• Stoke-on-Trent (Trent), October 10

In addition, closures are planned for 2026:

• Bridg, March 3, 2026
• Kettering, March 5, 2026
• Falmouth, March 5, 2026
• Glossop, March 9, 2026
• Houghton-Le-Spring, March 10, 2026
• Hackney, March 4, 2026
• Leominster, March 3, 2026
• Petersfield Yoden Way, March 3, 2026
• Seaton, March 11, 2026
• Sloughford, March 12, 2026
• Trowbridge Avon, February 26, 2026
• Tanstall, March 9, 2026
• Wymondham, March 12, 2026

Halifax is also planning closures:

• London Clapham Junction, September 23
• Reay, September 23
• Erdington, September 24
• Cirencester, September 25
• Woking, September 25
• Woolwich, October 1
• Carmarthen, October 6
• Hayes (Hillingdon), October 6
• Southport, October 7
• Bristol (Kingswood), October 8
• Folkestone, October 9
• Manchester (Stretford), October 15
• Mold, October 16
• Hove, October 20
• Telford, October 22
• Bexleyheath, October 23
• Derby, October 23
• Stevenage, October 23
• Blackpool (South Shore), October 29
• Eltham, October 29
• Wickford, November 10
• Hexham, November 11
• Bolton, November 20

Other banks such as Bank of Scotland and Santander are also planning closures, but exact dates have yet to be confirmed.

These changes are occurring against a backdrop of increasing online banking usage.

Since 2015, banks and building societies have closed over 6,400 branches, averaging about 53 closures per month.

Sam Richardson, Deputy Editor at Which?, noted that the closures represent a “seismic shift” in how Britons use banking services.

If your local branch is closing

There are several ways to obtain basic banking services without having to travel to another town:

You can use one of 11,684 post office branches to carry out simple banking transactions, but you won't be able to open new accounts or take out personal loans.

Many banks also offer mobile banking services, where a bus comes to your area, allowing you to receive services typically available at physical branches.

Additionally, some banks are using premises such as village halls or libraries to provide mobile banking services.

It is recommended to contact your bank to find out about the available mobile services and their schedules in your area.

What services do banking hubs offer?

Banking hubs offer a variety of services to fill the gap left by the closure of local branches.

They assist customers with routine transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, and balance inquiries.

Each hub has private booths where customers can discuss complex banking issues with their bank representatives.

Staff from various banks are available on a rotational basis, providing customers with a wide range of banking services throughout the week.

Furthermore, customers can receive advice and support on various financial products and services, including loans, mortgages, and savings accounts.

The closure of bank branches reflects a trend driven by the growing popularity of digital services. Customers can adapt their banking activities to the new conditions by utilizing alternative forms of service.

These changes affect people, especially in rural or sparsely populated areas, where access to banking services becomes even more limited. It is important for customers to stay informed of developments and be able to adapt to the new realities of the financial landscape.