Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed a series of branch closures for 2026 and early 2027, affecting Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland. The banking giant says the majority of closures are due to customers shifting to online banking, preferring mobile apps, websites, or phone services.
Lloyds Bank closures in 2026
A total of 44 Lloyds Bank branches are expected to close across the UK in 2026, with another 13 closures scheduled for the first half of 2027. The closures include branches in Aberdare (June 23), Coalville (June 23), Handsworth (June 23), and many others through November. Full list: Aberdare, Coalville, Handsworth – June 23; Winch Wen – July 2; Swansea Enterprise Park – July 2; Daventry – August 3; Bristol Fishponds – August 6; Horncastle – August 10; Whitechapel – September 23; Harrow – September 23; Chelmsford – September 24; Carlisle – September 29; Rochdale – October 1; Barnsley – October 5; Chatham – October 5; Chepstow – October 7; Camborne – October 7; Ryde – October 7; Harborne – October 8; Deal – October 8; South Shields – October 12; Gorseinon – October 12; Southampton Totton – October 12; Stamford – October 13; Blackpool – October 13; Knowle – October 14; Rotherham – October 15; St Helens – October 15; Devizes – October 21; Widnes – October 21; Chesterfield – October 22; Arnold – October 27; Llandudno – October 28; Braintree – October 29; Accrington – November 3; Wallsend – November 3; Ilkeston – November 5; Willenhall – November 5; Melton Road – November 9; Huyton – November 9; Wakefield – November 10; Wigston – November 11; Worksop – November 11; Harrogate – November 19.
Lloyds Bank closures in 2027
Thirteen Lloyds Bank branches will close in early 2027: Sheffield High Street – January 14; Clevedon – March 15; Ebbw Vale – March 15; Street – March 15; Honiton – March 16; Wednesbury – March 16; Heswall – March 16; Ringwood – March 16; Longton – March 17; Didcot – March 17; Hinckley – March 17; Newmarket – March 18; Kirkby – June 23.
Halifax branch closures in 2026
Halifax will close 52 branches in 2026 and four in 2027. The 2026 closures begin with Chorley (June 24), Croydon (June 25), Torquay (July 9), and continue through November. Full list: Chorley – June 24; Croydon – June 25; Torquay – July 9; Horsham – September 8; Cannock – September 9; Milton Keynes – September 23; Woking – September 23; Guildford – September 24; Camden – September 24; Canterbury – September 28; North Finchley – September 28; Wimbledon – September 28; Durham – September 29; Ealing – September 29; Basingstoke – September 30; Bury St Edmunds – September 30; High Wycombe – September 30; Cleveleys – October 1; Hemel Hempstead – October 1; Truro – October 6; Weston-super-Mare – October 6; Camborne – October 7; Southend-on-Sea – October 12; Spring Gardens – October 13; Ashford – October 13; Corby – October 14; Gateshead – October 19; Newcastle-under-Lyme – October 19; Taunton – October 19; Leamington Spa – October 20; Lichfield – October 20; Salisbury – October 20; Hereford – October 21; King's Lynn – October 22; Bethnal Green – October 22; Kings Heath – October 26; Ramsgate – October 26; Weymouth – October 26; Newark – October 27; Waterlooville – October 27; Gravesend – October 28; Wellingborough – October 28; Boston – October 29; Lowestoft – October 29; Kingsland Dalston – November 2; Redcar – November 2; Llanelli – November 3; Ilford – November 4; Leigh – November 4; Huyton – November 4; Clacton-on-Sea – November 9.
Halifax branch closures in 2027
Four Halifax branches will close in 2027: Hillsborough (Sheffield) – January 11; Tottenham – January 14; Mexborough – March 15; Armthorpe – March 17; Skelmersdale – March 18; Cheetham Hill – June 23.
Bank of Scotland closures
Four Bank of Scotland branches will close in 2026: Benbecula – July 1; Largs – July 29; Hawick – October 7; Grangemouth – October 8. No closures have been announced for 2027.
Impact on high street
The closures continue a trend of high street banking decline. Lloyds stated that the shift to digital banking is the primary driver. Other retailers have also announced closures, including Quiz Clothing, Leading Labels, and Morrisons Daily stores. The closures reflect a broader transformation in consumer behaviour.
