Halifax to close 45 branches in 2026 - full list

Halifax is set to close 45 branches during the remaining months of 2026, part of a wider wave of closures announced by its parent company, Lloyds Banking Group. The group has confirmed 79 new closures, bringing the total number of bank branches shutting down in 2026 and 2027 to 247 across Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland.

This follows 26 Halifax branches that were already closed in June. The bank said decisions are "based on a range of factors, including how customers are choosing to bank and the availability of nearby services".

Digital shift and customer concerns

Around 87% of UK adults now use at least one form of digital banking, according to recent figures. The bank's spokesperson said: "The way people are banking has changed, with over 21 million customers choosing our apps to manage their money. We're providing more choice than ever before, bringing together the best in digital convenience with our people."

However, campaigners have voiced concerns over the lack of in-person services that older and more vulnerable banking customers might be left with amid such a rapid transition to digital.

Alternatives for customers

Customers have been encouraged to access in-person banking services at other brands in the group, including Lloyds and Bank of Scotland, where they can deposit cash, make withdrawals and pay in cheques. Account holders can also use banking hubs, which are shared spaces run by the Post Office.

The spokesperson added: "Alongside our app, our customers can use any Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland branch, the Post Office or Banking Hubs for their everyday banking, and deposit cash at over 30,000 PayPoint locations."