Major UK Banking Group to Shut Nearly 100 Branches Nationwide
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed plans to close an additional 95 bank branches across the United Kingdom, significantly impacting customers of its three major brands: Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland. This substantial reduction in physical banking locations forms part of the group's ongoing strategy to adapt to changing consumer habits and digital banking trends.
Detailed Breakdown of Branch Closures
The closures will be implemented in a phased manner over a ten-month period, commencing in May 2026 and concluding in March 2027. Specifically, the group will shutter 53 Lloyds Bank branches, 31 Halifax outlets, and 11 Bank of Scotland sites. This announcement represents one of the largest single rounds of branch closures in recent UK banking history.
Lloyds Bank branches scheduled for closure include:
- Aberdare, Wales – June 23, 2026
- Altrincham, Greater Manchester – June 9, 2026
- Birkenhead, Merseyside – June 8, 2026
- Birmingham Blackheath, West Midlands – June 10, 2026
- Birmingham Bordesley Green, West Midlands – June 16, 2026
- Birmingham Kingstanding, West Midlands – June 3, 2026
- Birmingham Maypole, West Midlands – June 4, 2026
- Bournemouth, Dorset – May 28, 2026
- Bristol Fishponds, Bristol – August 6, 2026
- Camberwell Green, Greater London – June 22, 2026
- Cardiff Victoria Park, Wales – June 3, 2026
- Cheapside, Greater London – June 1, 2026
- Clevedon, Somerset – March 15, 2027*
- Coalville, Leicestershire – June 23, 2026
- Crowborough, East Sussex – June 9, 2026
- Daventry, Northamptonshire – August 3, 2026
- Didcot, Oxfordshire – June 24, 2026*
- Ebbw Vale, Wales – March 15, 2027*
- Golders Green, Greater London – June 8, 2026
- Heswall, Merseyside – June 23, 2026*
- Hinckley, Leicestershire – June 10, 2026
- Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire – June 22, 2026
- Honiton, Devon – March 16, 2027*
- Horncastle, Lincolnshire – August 10, 2026
- Hull Ings Rd, East Yorkshire – June 15, 2026
- Kingswinford, West Midlands – June 22, 2026
- Lancaster, Lancashire – June 9, 2026
- Llangefni, Wales – June 16, 2026
- London Bridge, Greater London – June 3, 2026
- London Oxford Street 113-117, Greater London – May 27, 2026
- London Tottenham Court Rd, Greater London – May 27, 2026
- London Victoria, Greater London – May 27, 2026
- Longton, Staffordshire – March 17, 2027*
- Lymington, Hampshire – June 8, 2026
- Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire – June 15, 2026
- Newmarket, Suffolk – June 24, 2026*
- Norwich Aylsham Rd, Norfolk – June 2, 2026
- Redhill, Surrey – May 28, 2026
- Ringwood, Hampshire – June 23, 2026*
- Sevenoaks, Kent – June 18, 2026
- South Newington, Oxfordshire – June 10, 2026
- Southam, Warwickshire – June 9, 2026
- Staines, Surrey – June 1, 2026
- Streatham, Greater London – May 28, 2026
- Street, Somerset – March 15, 2027*
- Swansea Enterprise Park, Wales – July 2, 2026
- Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire – June 17, 2026
- Uttoxeter, Staffordshire – June 18, 2026
- Wareham, Dorset – June 16, 2026
- Wednesbury, West Midlands – March 16, 2027*
- West Byfleet, Surrey – June 1, 2026
- Wolverhampton Tettenhall, West Midlands – June 11, 2026
- Woodley, Berkshire – June 17, 2026
Halifax branches scheduled for closure include:
- Armthorpe, South Yorkshire – March 17, 2027*
- Ashington, Northumberland – June 3, 2026
- Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester – June 1, 2026
- Beeston, Nottinghamshire – June 4, 2026
- Billingham, County Durham – June 4, 2026
- Bognor Regis, West Sussex – June 15, 2026
- Bramley, West Yorkshire – June 15, 2026
- Bridgend, Wales – June 11, 2026
- Cardiff Albany Road, Wales – June 11, 2026
- Chichester, West Sussex – June 1, 2026
- Chorley, Lancashire – June 24, 2026
- Croydon City, Greater London – June 25, 2026
- Cwmbran, Wales – June 2, 2026
- Didsbury, Greater Manchester – June 10, 2026
- Ellesmere Port, Cheshire – June 8, 2026
- Goole, East Yorkshire – June 17, 2026
- Greenford, Greater London – June 16, 2026
- Halesowen, West Midlands – June 17, 2026
- Hammersmith, Greater London – May 28, 2026
- Horsham, West Sussex – June 2, 2026
- Hunts Cross, Merseyside – June 8, 2026
- Islington Upper St, Greater London – May 27, 2026
- Mexborough, South Yorkshire – March 15, 2027*
- Shipley, West Yorkshire – June 9, 2026
- Skelmersdale, Lancashire – May 27, 2026*
- Southgate, Greater London – June 2, 2026
- Surrey Quays Shop Ctr, Greater London – June 2, 2026
- Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands – June 3, 2026
- Thornaby, North Yorkshire – June 17, 2026
- Torquay, Devon – July 9, 2026
- West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire – June 16, 2026
Bank of Scotland branches scheduled for closure include:
- Benbecula – July 1, 2026
- Blairgowrie – June 18, 2026
- Bridge Of Don – June 10, 2026
- Broughty Ferry – June 15, 2026
- Garrowhill – June 4, 2026
- Haddington – June 11, 2026
- Kelso – June 18, 2026
- Lochgilphead – June 22, 2026
- Penicuik – June 4, 2026
- Rutherglen – June 11, 2026
- Stonehaven – June 18, 2026
Important Considerations and Potential Changes
It is crucial to note that closure dates at locations marked with an asterisk (*) are subject to potential alteration. This flexibility arises from recommendations for the establishment of banking hubs in these areas, which could influence the final timeline for branch shutdowns. Banking hubs represent a collaborative approach where multiple banks share facilities, potentially offering continued in-person services in communities facing branch closures.
The decision to close these 95 branches reflects broader industry trends toward digital banking solutions and cost optimization. Lloyds Banking Group has emphasized its commitment to supporting customers through this transition, highlighting alternative banking methods including online platforms, mobile applications, and telephone banking services. The group also points to its network of remaining branches and partnership arrangements with post offices for basic banking transactions.
This announcement follows previous rounds of branch closures by major UK banks and underscores the accelerating transformation of traditional banking infrastructure. Customers affected by these closures are advised to consult directly with their bank for specific guidance on alternative banking arrangements and support services available during this period of change.
