Santander has announced a series of temporary branch closures across the UK as part of a programme of refurbishments running through to December 2026. In total, 31 branches will undergo a refit, with seven closing in October, four in November and five in December.
Each branch will close temporarily while work takes place, which Santander says typically lasts two weeks. Posters are being displayed in branches with information about the changes.
Branch refit schedule for October, November and December
The following locations are scheduled for a branch refit over the coming three months:
October
Walthamstow, High Street
Rugby, Market Place
Salisbury, Silver Street
Muswell Hill, Muswell Hill Broadway
Stockton, High Street
Bury, Union Street
Salisbury, Silver Street
November
Ashford, High Street
Ealing, Bond Street
Llandudno, Mostyn Street
Halifax, Southgate
December
Leamington Spa, The Parade
Ashton-U-Lyne, Old Street
Widnes, Albert Road
Barkingside, High Street
Islington, High Street
Santander noted that these are estimated dates and are subject to change. The exact changes made will depend on the branch.
How to find out more and what happens when branches reopen
Exact timings and details of the refurbishment will be displayed on posters at each branch nearer the time. More information is available using Santander’s online branch locator.
By the end of 2026, Santander will have refurbished more than 80 per cent of its branches. The group refurbished 52 branches over 2025.
If a local branch is closed, customers can access banking services online, at the nearest Santander branch or at the Post Office.
Franz McCoy, head of branch interactions at Santander UK, said: "Investing in our branches reflects our commitment to helping customers bank with us in a way that suits them, whether that’s face-to-face in branch, via one of our state-of-the-art Work Cafes, or using our digital or over the phone service. We're proud to be there to support our customers however they wish to bank."
Santander explained the improvements that will be in place when a branch reopens. The group said: "When the branch re-opens, customers will be welcomed into their revamped branch to see the new look and features, ranging from refreshed seating, interaction spaces, new meeting rooms for extra privacy, more ATMs and safe spaces to be used by anyone experiencing domestic or financial abuse to seek help."
