Fri. Sep 20th, 2024
alert-–-lloyds,-halifax-and-bank-of-scotland-set-to-shut-another-53-branches-this-year-–-is-your-nearest-on-the-list?Alert – Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland set to shut another 53 branches this year – is YOUR nearest on the list?

A number of major banking groups have announced they will close another 53 high street bank branches this year, marking yet another blow to customers who rely on face-to-faces services. 

In January, it was revealed that nearly 200 bank branches are already set to close this year as lenders continue withdrawing from the High Street. 

Nearly 6,000 outlets have disappeared since the start of 2015 as banks continue to cut costs and point to the growing shift by customers towards using online services.

Lloyds have now confirmed that they are to close a further 21 branches, Halifax will be closing 22 sites and Bank of Scotland (BoS0) will be shuttering 10. 

The areas to be most affected by the closures include high streets in Scotland, Wales and parts of England. 

A number of major banking groups have announced they will close another 53 high street bank branches this year, marking yet another blow to customers who rely on face-to-faces services

A number of major banking groups have announced they will close another 53 high street bank branches this year, marking yet another blow to customers who rely on face-to-faces services

If your local branch is set to close, or has recently, there are alternative options offered to those who still require face-to-face services. 

If you’re a Lloyds or Bank of Scotland customer, you can check if a “mobile branch” service is available near you.

These are normally set up on specific dates and times each month, however, this service is only available until May 2024 and does not offer cash or counter services.

Many banks already offer a mobile banking service – where they bring a bus to your area offering services you can usually get at a physical branch. 

Customers will also be advised to check if a “banking hub” is open in their area where a “community banker” can help with particular services. 

Banking hubs are located in shared public buildings on the high street, such as libraries or village halls, for customers who need face-to-face support. 

Each bank will take it in turns on a different day to occupy the “banking hub” space, but you don’t necessarily need to be a customer of that particular bank to use some of the services. 

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers are also able to carry out most basic banking tasks at your nearest Post Office.

Lloyds have now confirmed that they are to close a further 21 branches, Halifax will be closing 22 sites and Bank of Scotland (BoS0) will be shuttering 10

Lloyds have now confirmed that they are to close a further 21 branches, Halifax will be closing 22 sites and Bank of Scotland (BoS0) will be shuttering 10

In January, it was revealed that nearly 200 bank branches are already set to close this year as lenders continue withdrawing from the High Street

In January, it was revealed that nearly 200 bank branches are already set to close this year as lenders continue withdrawing from the High Street

The news comes after the retreat of banks from the high street has been laid bare by plans for a town to be left without a single branch.

Barclays is currently the only bank in Leiston, Suffolk, but its customers will soon have a near 50-mile round trip to their nearest branch after it revealed the outlet will close in May.

The return journey to Lowestoft, 24 miles away – will take at least 90 minutes by car, while accessing services in Ipswich, 26 miles away, will swallow up nearly two hours.

The Mail has repeatedly highlighted bank closures, while sister paper The Mail on Sunday has campaigned for communities to keep at least one bank in its Keep our Cash Manifesto.

Critics say businesses and charities that rely on cash then suffer, while people unable to go online are penalised.

Full list of Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland closures across the UK 

Halifax

  • 5 Great Darkgate Street Aberystwyth Wales SY23 1DE – 29/07/2024
  • 14 Canon Street Aberdare Wales CF44 7AP – 29/07/2024
  • 4 Cross Street Abergavenny Wales NP7 5EH – 05/08/2024
  • 73 York Road York England YO24 4LL – 15/01/2025
  • 26 Bondgate Within Alnwick England NE66 1TD – 15/01/2025
  • 3/3A High Street Andover England SP10 1LJ – 25/07/2024
  • 20 High Street Biggleswade England SG18 0JL – 31/07/2024
  • 10 High Street Cosham England PO6 3BZ – 01/07/2024
  • 38 The Parade Exmouth England EX8 1RF – 07/08/2024
  • 3 The Bridge Frome England BA11 1AR – 02/07/2024
  • 10 Victoria Place Haverfordwest Wales SA61 2LR – 08/08/2024
  • 53 High Street Keynsham England BS31 1DS – 14/01/2025
  • 186 High Road Loughton England IG10 1DW – 19/08/2024
  • 4/8 Longfield Centre Prestwich England M25 1AY – 05/09/2024
  • 31 High Street Redhill England RH1 1RG – 22/08/2024
  • 1 King Street Saffron Walden England CB10 1HE – 26/06/2024
  • 30/34 High Street Sheffield England S1 2GE – 09/07/2024
  • 84 North Street Sudbury England CO10 1RF – 12/08/2024
  • 61 Main Street Garforth England LS25 1AF – 02/07/2024
  • 49 Market Place Wetherby England LS22 6LN – 13/01/2025
  • 67 Baxtergate Whitby England YO21 1HB – 14/01/2025
  • 88 High Street Midsomer Norton England BA3 2DE – 21/08/2024

Lloyds

  • 445 Kingsbury Road Kingsbury England NW9 9DX – 03/07/2024
  • 55 Market Place Wetherby England LS22 6LN – 13/01/2025
  • 6 Chesterton Place, Chester Road Newquay England TR7 2RU – 04/12/2024
  • 8 Ock Street Abingdon England OX14 5AP – 24/07/2024
  • 14 High Street Cardigan Wales SA43 1JW – 27/06/2024
  • Church Street Malpas England SY14 8NX – 20/08/2024
  • 50 High Street Ross-on-Wye England HR9 5HJ – 02/12/2024
  • 75 Cheap Street Sherborne England DT9 3BD – 16/01/2025
  • 13 St Thomas Centre Exeter England EX4 1DF – 05/08/2024
  • 210 Commercial Road London England E1 2JR – 06/08/2024
  • 24 Bondgate Within Alnwick England NE66 1TD – 15/01/2025
  • 2 Silver Street Ilminster England TA19 0DL – 14/08/2024
  • 125 High Street Marlborough England SN8 1LU – 25/11/2024
  • 13-14 Cornmarket Thame England OX9 2BN – 02/12/2024
  • Unit 3, 20 Market Place Wokingham England RG40 1AP – 08/07/2024
  • 63-67 Newland Avenue Hull England HU5 3BG – 14/01/2025
  • 44 St Peters Avenue Cleethorpes England DN35 8HL – 05/12/2024
  • 40 The Square Market Harborough England LE16 7PA – 04/12/2024
  • 4 Three Tuns Parade, Stafford Road Wolverhampton England WV10 6BA – 11/09/2024
  • 139-141 Barnsley Road South Elmsall England WF9 2AA – 16/01/2025
  • L7 Church Street Clitheroe England BB7 2DD – 07/08/2024

Bank of Scotland  

  • 29 Low Street Banff Scotland AB45 1AU – 30/07/2024
  • Main Street Bridge of Weir Scotland PA11 3ED – 01/07/2024
  • 21 East Church Street Buckie Scotland AB56 1EX – 01/08/2024
  • 5 The Square Ellon Scotland AB41 9JB – 10/09/2024
  • 23 Bloomgate Lanark Scotland ML11 9EZ – 13/08/2024
  • 9 Abbeygreen Lesmahagow Scotland ML11 0HD – 12/08/2024
  • 26 John Wood Street Port Glasgow Scotland PA14 5HX – 10/09/2024
  • 1 High Street Renfrew Scotland PA4 8QJ – 04/07/2024
  • 13 Common Green Strathaven Scotland ML10 6AQ – 03/12/2024
  • Civic Realm Leisure Centre, 27 Cowglen Road Pollok Scotland G53 6EW – 03/07/2024

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