Lloyds Bank has announced it will close three UK branches in August 2026, continuing a trend of high street bank closures as more customers switch to online banking.
Branches closing in August
The full list of Lloyds branches closing in August includes:
- Bristol - Fishponds - Fishponds Road - Morrisons: 06/08/2026
- Daventry: 03/08/2026
- Horncastle: 10/08/2026
Wider closure programme
In total, Lloyds Banking Group has announced 79 new branch closures, 74 of which will close in 2026 and five in 2027. The latest wave includes 48 Halifax branches and 31 Lloyds branches. This means Lloyds Banking Group will close a total of 232 branches in 2026, plus 13 in 2027, according to consumer magazine Which?
Lloyds says it is continuing to invest in face-to-face banking, and all existing branches have now been opened up to all Lloyds Banking Group customers – so any Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland customer can use any of its branches.
Bank's statement
A spokesperson for Lloyds said: "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."
