Lloyds and Halifax to Shut 54 UK Branches—Full Locations List
A significant reduction in the number of bank branches is underway in the UK, as Lloyds and Halifax prepare to close 54 locations. This restructuring is part of a broader trend in the banking sector, moving towards online and app-based services. The decision reflects changing customer preferences, especially among younger generations who favor digital banking over in-person visits.
Lloyds and Halifax Branch Closures Overview
As part of the national shift, Lloyds and Halifax will undergo substantial branch closures, with a total of 54 locations affected by 2026. The initiative follows a previous wave of closures, highlighting a major decline in physical bank usage.
- 40 Lloyds branches expected to close in 2026.
- 14 Halifax branches earmarked for closure this year.
Reasons for Closures
The primary factor driving these changes is the growing reliance on mobile apps and online banking. Lloyds Banking Group, which encompasses Halifax, confirms that over 21 million customers now manage their finances digitally.
Impact on Communities
Concerns have been raised about the impact of these closures, particularly for older individuals or those with special needs who still require in-person banking services.
List of Closing Branches
The specific branches set for closure include:
Halifax Branch Closures
- Birmingham Bearwood
- Buxton – Spring Gardens
- Camborne
- Deal
- Hastings
- Havant
- Horsforth
- Middleton
- Nelson
- Peterlee
- Sleaford
- Skipton
- Wandsworth, London
- Yeovil
Lloyds Branch Closures
- Alfreton
- Ammanford
- Bideford
- Birmingham, Harborne
- Brigg
- Camborne
- Caterham
- Chepstow
- Chester-le-Street
- Deal
- Fleet
- Gillingham
- Glossop
- Gorseinon
- Havant
- Hedge End
- Hedon
- Houghton le Spring
- Hucknall
- Ivybridge
- Lewes
- Liverpool Breck Road
- Manchester Moston
- Mitcham
- New Addington
- Okehampton
- Penzance
- Peterlee Yoden Way
- Petersfield
- Ryde
- Seaton
- Sleaford
- Stamford
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Swadlincote
- Thornbury
- Avon
- Totnes
- Totton
- Tunstall
- Wymondham
Current Landscape of Bank Branches
Recently, the banking sector saw numerous closures, including:
- 101 Halifax branches
- 93 Lloyds branches
- NatWest – 105 branches
- Banco Santander – 95 branches
- Bank of Scotland – 24 branches
At its highest, Lloyds Banking Group operated between 2,300 and 2,700 branches. As the trend evolves, Nationwide stands out, pledging to maintain all 605 of its branches until at least 2030, ensuring continued in-person access for customers.
