US EditionLloyds, Halifax, NatWest, Bank of Scotland to shut 119 branches UK wide
The closures affect 119 branches across England, Wales, and Scotland, reflecting a shift to digital banking with NatWest closing 46 sites, Lloyds 24, Halifax 31, and Bank of Scotland 4.
- High street lenders Lloyds Banking Group, Halifax, NatWest and the Bank of Scotland are shutting 119 branches starting in just days, with a full list of 2025 closures confirmed.
- Amid growing digital adoption, high-street banks have reduced their physical presence as Lloyds cited customers shifting to mobile services.
- The schedule shows 24 Lloyds, 31 Halifax, 46 NatWest, and four Bank of Scotland branches closing between August 20 and November 20, with Lloyds in Leeds Crossgates on August 20 and Hornchurch Station Lane on September 11.
- The Financial Conduct Authority issued warnings to customers of Lloyds, Halifax, NatWest, and the Bank of Scotland ahead of Christmas closures after last year's measures to ensure cash service provision.
- Looking ahead, Lloyds Banking Group plans to close 23 more branches and Halifax will also shut 23 before 2025, amid a surge in closures in recent years, researchers warn.
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