Lloyds is closing more than 150 banks across its three brands (Image: Getty)
Santander, Natwest and Lloyds Banking Group including Halifax and Bank of Scotland are set to close more than 200 branches this year with more to follow in 2027.
Financial experts have expressed concern for vulnerable customers after the latest spate of bank branch closures announced by big name brands.
So far in 2026, Natwest has announced the closure of 32 branches, Santander 44 branches and Lloyds Banking Group, which includes Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland brands, has announced the closure of 132 branches.
Alastair Douglas, CEO of TotallyMoney, has urged customers to take advantage of bank switch deals especially if your local bank is being shut.
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He said: “2026 has seen several banks announce they’ll be closing high-street branches – Santander will be closing 44, NatWest 32, and Lloyds, Halifax and the Bank of Scotland will be shutting at least 168 over the next two years.
“Banks have a duty of care to support their customers, and even though digital services are becoming increasingly popular, the real concern is for the elderly and vulnerable – many of whom rely on both cash and real-life support.
“If you’re worried about your branch closing, then visit your bank’s website – they’ll have details about the closest available branch, or local banking hubs. Now might also be a good time to think about switching to a different provider.
“Loyalty doesn’t pay, but six banks are offering up to £250 for you to switch, with added bonuses of cashback, 0% overdrafts, and inflation-beating savings accounts. And moving might be easier than you think – with the Current Account Switch Service automatically shifting your regular payments and balance within seven working days.”
The full list of banks closing or closed in 2026, with their closing dates, is:
Bangor (Northern Ireland): 29 April 2026
Berwick-Upon-Tweed: 28 April 2026
Bexhill-on-Sea: 19 March 2026
Bishop Auckland: 05 May 2026
Bridgwater: 29 April 2026
Golders Green (London): 13 May 2026
Haverfordwest: 05 May 2026
Kirkintilloch: 29 April 2026
Lytham St Annes: 19 March 2026
Macclesfield: 12 May 2026
Melton Mowbray: 29 April 2026
Merthyr Tydfil: 06 May 2026
Newton Abbot: 19 May 2026
Northallerton: 06 May 2026
Scunthorpe: 29 April 2026
Stratford-Upon-Avon: 12 May 2026
Welwyn Garden City: 05 May 2026
Ashford (Middlesex): 12 May 2026
Hemel Hempstead: 01 June 2026
Kirkby Lonsdale: 10 June 2026
London (Bishopsgate): 17 June 2026
London (Fulham Broadway): 18 June 2026
London (Palmers Green/Green Lanes): 01 June 2026
London (Regent Street): 30 September 2026
London (Tooting): 18 May 2026
Manchester (Cheetham Hill): 12 May 2026
Manchester (Chorlton): 20 May 2026
Market Drayton: 04 March 2026
Sheffield (Attercliffe): 08 June 2026
South Shields: 09 June 2026
Waltham Cross: 28 May 2026
Welwyn Garden City: 03 June 2026
Lloyds Banking Group
(Includes Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland)
Alfreton: 19 January 2026
Ammanford: 12 January 2026
Bideford: 13 January 2026
Birmingham (Bordesley Green): 16 June 2026
Birmingham (Hawkhurst Rd): 04 June 2026
Birmingham (High St): 08 October 2026
Birmingham (Kingstanding): 03 June 2026
Birmingham (Bearwood): 02 March 2026
Bristol (Fishponds): 06 August 2026
Camborne: 07 October 2026
Cardiff (Cowbridge Rd): 03 June 2026
Chepstow: 07 October 2026
Chester-le-Street: 14 January 2026
Crowborough: 09 June 2026
Gorseinon: 12 October 2026
Hedge End: 21 January 2026
Horncastle: 10 August 2026
Hull (Ings Rd): 15 June 2026
Kingswinford: 22 June 2026
Leeds (Bramley): 15 June 2026
London (Camberwell): 22 June 2026
London (Cheapside): 01 June 2026
London (London Bridge): 03 June 2026
London (Oxford St): 27 May 2026
London (Streatham): 28 May 2026
London (Victoria): 27 May 2026
Moreton-in-Marsh: 15 June 2026
Norwich (Aylsham Rd): 02 June 2026
Okehampton: 25 March 2026
Penzance: 21 January 2026
Staines-upon-Thames: 01 June 2026
Swansea (Enterprise Park): 02 July 2026
Thornbury: 26 February 2026
West Byfleet: 01 June 2026
Wolverhampton (Tettenhall): 11 June 2026
Ashton-under-Lyne: 01 June 2026
Birmingham (Bearwood): 02 March 2026
Bognor Regis: 15 June 2026
Cardiff (Albany Rd): 11 June 2026
Ellesmere Port: 08 June 2026
Hastings: 22 January 2026
Horsforth, Leeds: 24 February 2026
Leeds (Bramley): 15 June 2026
Liverpool (Hunts Cross): 08 June 2026
London (Hammersmith): 28 May 2026
London (Islington): 27 May 2026
London (Southgate): 02 June 2026
London (Surrey Quays): 02 June 2026
Manchester (Didsbury): 10 June 2026
Middleton: 08 January 2026
Nottingham (Beeston): 04 June 2026
Nottingham (West Bridgford): 16 June 2026
Sutton Coldfield: 03 June 2026
Thornaby-on-Tees: 17 June 2026
Alexandria: 02 March 2026
Balivanich (Benbecula): 01 July 2026
Bellshill: 12 January 2026
Bishopbriggs: 04 March 2026
Blairgowrie: 18 June 2026
Broughty Ferry: 15 June 2026
Castle Douglas: 22 January 2026
Gairloch: 29 January 2026
Glasgow (Baillieston/Garrowhill): 04 June 2026
Grangemouth: 08 October 2026
Helensburgh: 05 March 2026
Larkhall: 08 January 2026
Lochgilphead: 22 June 2026
St Andrews: 20 January 2026
Stonehaven: (Late 2026/Early 2027 TBC)