Lloyds to Close 71 UK Branches in 2026

Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of 71 branches across the United Kingdom in 2026, including 14 Halifax locations, 40 Lloyds branches and 17 Bank of Scotland sites, as customers increasingly turn to digital banking services. The move reflects a broader shift in consumer habits, with the group citing reduced demand for in-person visits at physical locations.

The closures, scheduled throughout the year with many occurring in the first quarter, will affect communities from London to the North East and South West. Among the Halifax branches set to shut are those in Yeovil on January 12, Wandsworth in London on January 15, Deal on January 22, Hastings on January 22, Peterlee on March 3 and several others including Birmingham's Bearwood, Buxton, Camborne, Havant, Horsforth, Middleton, Nelson, Seaford, Skipton and Middleton. Lloyds closures include sites in Alfreton, Ammanford, Bideford, Harborne in Birmingham, Brigg, Caterham, Chepstow, Chester-le-Street, Fleet, Gillingham in Dorset, Glossop, Gorseinon, Hedge End, Hedon, Houghton-le-Spring, Hucknall, Ivybridge, Lewes, Liverpool's Breck Road, Manchester's Moston, Mitcham, New Addington, Okehampton, Penzance, Petersfield,...