Santander has confirmed a major restructuring of its physical presence in the United Kingdom, with plans to close 44 bank branches nationwide. This strategic move forms part of a broader shake-up of the bank's store network and places approximately 291 jobs at risk across the affected locations.
Full List of Santander Branches Scheduled for Closure
The comprehensive list of branches earmarked for closure spans multiple regions, reflecting a nationwide reduction in Santander's high street footprint. The affected locations include:
- Andover
- Banbridge
- Bangor
- Berwick Upon Tweed
- Bishop Auckland
- Boston
- Bridgend
- Bridgwater
- Cwmbran
- Enniskillen
- Evesham
- Glengormley
- Golders Green
- Gosport
- Haverfordwest
- Heswall
- Huntingdon
- Kirkintilloch
- Leighton Buzzard
- Leyland
- Liskeard
- Macclesfield
- Mansfield
- Melton Mowbray
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Mold
- Newbury
- Newton Abbot
- Northallerton
- Ormskirk
- Pontefract
- Ramsgate
- Redditch
- Ringwood
- Scunthorpe
- Shirley
- Stafford
- Stranraer
- Stratford Upon Avon
- Tonbridge
- Welwyn Garden City
- Whitehaven
- Wilmslow
- Woking
Impact on Employment and Customer Services
The closure programme represents a significant reduction in Santander's branch network, with the bank citing changing customer behaviour and increased digital banking adoption as key factors behind the decision. The move puts 291 positions at risk, though Santander has indicated it will seek to redeploy affected staff where possible and provide support through the transition period.
This announcement follows a broader trend in the UK banking sector, where traditional high street branches have been gradually reducing in number as financial institutions adapt to evolving consumer preferences for online and mobile banking services. Santander's decision reflects this industry-wide shift toward digital-first banking solutions.
The bank has emphasised that customers of the affected branches will continue to have access to banking services through alternative channels, including nearby Santander branches that will remain open, Post Office banking facilities, and the bank's comprehensive digital and telephone banking platforms.
