Lloyds Banking Group Announces Closure of 95 More Branches
The Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed it will close 95 additional branches, continuing the trend of UK banks reducing their High Street presence. The closures will take place between May 2026 and March 2027, affecting 53 Lloyds Bank, 31 Halifax, and 11 Bank of Scotland locations.
This latest decision adds to the bank’s ongoing programme, which has already seen 49 branches shut by October 2025. Once all closures are complete, Lloyds will operate 610 branches nationwide.
Focus on Digital Banking
A spokesperson for Lloyds stated: “Customers want the freedom to bank in the way that works best for them. We provide more choices and digital tools than ever before.”
Over 21 million customers now use Lloyds’ apps as their primary way to manage money. The rise of mobile and online banking, along with remote services, has reduced footfall in branches, prompting closures across the UK.
Industry Trends and Comparisons
Recently, Santander announced the closure of 44 branches, putting 291 jobs at risk. Meanwhile, the UK’s largest building society, Nationwide, pledged to keep all 696 branches open until at least 2030, despite some past closures.
Banks are also exploring banking hubs, shared premises serving multiple institutions. While new hubs are opening, their growth is slower than the rate of individual branch closures.
Full List of Affected Branches
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.
The closures mark a continuing shift toward digital banking solutions, reflecting changing customer preferences and the growing importance of online and mobile services.
