Lloyds Banking Group Announces Major Branch Closures Across the UK
Lloyds Banking Group, the UK's largest banking group, has confirmed the closure of 95 branches across its Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland brands. This latest round of shutdowns will take place between May 2026 and March 2027, marking a significant shift in the banking landscape as customers increasingly embrace digital alternatives.
Details of the Closure Plans
The closures include 53 Lloyds Bank branches, 31 Halifax branches, and 11 Bank of Scotland sites. This announcement follows another round of 49 branch closures scheduled for completion by October 2026, and 136 closures announced approximately a year ago. Once all these sites are shut, Lloyds, which is also the UK's biggest mortgage provider, will retain 610 branches nationwide.
The number of staff impacted has not been disclosed, but Lloyds Banking Group has assured that all employees working at the affected branches will be offered alternative roles within the company, either at other branches or in different business areas.
Driving Factors Behind the Closures
High street branches are closing at an accelerated rate due to the rapid adoption of online banking. Lloyds reported that more than 21 million customers now primarily use its mobile apps for banking services. A spokeswoman for Lloyds stated, "Customers want the freedom to bank in the way that works for them, and we offer more choice and ways to manage money than ever before. From our leading apps and 24/7 messaging service to local banking options like our community bankers, PayPoint, and access to all of our Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland branches, we're giving our customers the flexibility to bank wherever and whenever they need us."
List of Affected Branches
The 95 branches set to close are spread across various locations in the UK. Below is a comprehensive list of the affected sites:
- Lloyds Bank: Aberdare, Altrincham, Birkenhead, Birmingham (Blackheath, Bordesley Green, Highters Heath, Upper Kingstanding), Bournemouth, Bristol (Fishponds), Cardiff (Victoria Park), City of London (Cheapside), Clevedon, Coalville, Crowborough, Daventry, Didcot, Ebbw Vale, Golders Green, Heswall, Hinckley, Hoddesdon, Honiton, Horncastle, Hull (Hessle Road, Ings Road), Kingswinford, Lancaster, Llangefni, London (Camberwell, Fitzrovia, London Bridge, Streatham, Victoria, West End), Lymington, Moreton-in-Marsh, Newmarket (Suffolk), Norwich (Aylsham Road), Reading (Woodley), Redhill, Ringwood, Sevenoaks, Southam, Staines-upon-Thames, Stoke-on-Trent (Longton), Street (Somerset), Swansea (Winch Wen), Tewkesbury, Uttoxeter, Wareham, Wednesbury, West Byfleet, Wolverhampton (Tettenhall).
- Halifax: Ashington, Ashton-under-Lyne, Billingham, Bognor Regis, Bridgend, Cardiff (Roath), Chichester, Chorley, Croydon, Cwmbran, Doncaster (Armthorpe), Ellesmere Port, Goole, Greenford, Halesowen, Horsham, Leeds (Bramley), Liverpool (Hunts Cross Shopping Park), London (Hammersmith, Pentonville, Surrey Docks), Manchester (Didsbury), Mexborough, Nottingham (Beeston, West Bridgford), Shipley, Skelmersdale, Southgate, Sutton Coldfield, Thornaby-on-Tees, Torquay (Lymington Road).
- Bank of Scotland: Aberdeen (Bridge Of Don), Balivanich, Blairgowrie, Broughty Ferry, Glasgow (Baillieston), Haddington, Kelso, Lochgilphead, Penicuik (John Street), Rutherglen, Stonehaven.
This move underscores the ongoing transformation in the banking sector, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. Customers are advised to check if their local branch is affected and explore alternative banking options provided by Lloyds Banking Group.
