Lloyds and Halifax Announce Major Branch Closures for 2026
Lloyds Bank Group has officially confirmed a significant reduction in its physical branch network, with 84 closures scheduled for 2026 across its Lloyds Bank and Halifax brands. This move is part of a broader strategy to adapt to evolving customer preferences, as more individuals opt for digital banking solutions over traditional in-person services.
Driving Factors Behind the Closures
The decision stems from a noticeable shift in consumer behavior, with a growing reliance on online platforms, mobile applications, and 24/7 messaging services. A spokesperson for Lloyds emphasized that the closures are designed to enhance customer flexibility, allowing people to manage their finances through a variety of channels, including community banking hubs and PayPoint locations.
"Customers want the freedom to bank in the way that works for them," the spokesperson stated. "We offer more choice and ways to manage money than ever before, from our leading apps to local banking options, ensuring flexibility wherever and whenever needed."
Detailed Closure Schedule
The closures will be phased throughout the year, with specific dates and locations outlined below. It is important to note that closures marked with an asterisk may be subject to change if banking hubs are recommended for those areas.
Lloyds Bank Branch Closures
- March 2026:
- Clevedon, Somerset – March 15*
- Ebbw Vale, Wales – March 15*
- Street, Somerset – March 15*
- Honiton, Devon – March 16*
- Wednesbury, West Midlands – March 16*
- Longton, Staffordshire – March 17*
- May 2026:
- London Oxford Street 113-117, Greater London – May 27
- London Tottenham Court Rd, Greater London – May 27
- Bournemouth, Dorset – May 28
- Redhill, Surrey – May 28
- Streatham, Greater London – May 28
- June 2026:
- Cheapside, Greater London – June 1
- Staines, Surrey – June 1
- West Byfleet, Surrey – June 1
- Norwich (Aylsham Rd), Norfolk – June 2
- Birmingham (Kingstanding), West Midlands – June 3
- Cardiff (Victoria Park), Wales – June 3
- London Bridge, Greater London – June 3
- Birmingham (Maypole), West Midlands – June 4
- Birkenhead, Merseyside – June 8
- Golders Green, Greater London – June 8
- Lymington, Hampshire – June 8
- Altrincham, Greater Manchester – June 9
- Crowborough, East Sussex – June 9
- Lancaster, Lancashire – June 9
- Southam, Warwickshire – June 9
- Birmingham (Blackheath), West Midlands – June 10
- Hinckley, Leicestershire – June 10
- South Newington, Oxfordshire – June 10
- Wolverhampton (Tettenhall), West Midlands – June 11
- Hull (Ings Rd), East Yorkshire – June 15
- Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire – June 15
- Birmingham (Bordesley Green), West Midlands – June 16
- Llangefni, Wales – June 16
- Wareham, Dorset – June 16
- Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire – June 17
- Woodley, Berkshire – June 17
- Sevenoaks, Kent – June 18
- Uttoxeter, Staffordshire – June 18
- Camberwell Green, Greater London – June 22
- Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire – June 22
- Kingswinford, West Midlands – June 22
- Aberdare, Wales – June 23
- Coalville, Leicestershire – June 23
- Heswall, Merseyside – June 23*
- Ringwood, Hampshire – June 23*
- Didcot, Oxfordshire – June 24*
- Newmarket, Suffolk – June 24*
- July and August 2026:
- Swansea Enterprise Park, Wales – July 2
- Daventry, Northamptonshire – August 3
- Bristol (Fishponds), Bristol – August 6
- Horncastle, Lincolnshire – August 10
Halifax Bank Branch Closures
- March 2026:
- Mexborough, South Yorkshire – March 15*
- Armthorpe, South Yorkshire – March 17*
- May 2026:
- Islington (Upper St), Greater London – May 27
- Skelmersdale, Lancashire – May 27*
- Hammersmith, Greater London – May 28
- June 2026:
- Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester – June 1
- Chichester, West Sussex – June 1
- Cwmbran, Wales – June 2
- Horsham, West Sussex – June 2
- Southgate, Greater London – June 2
- Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, Greater London – June 2
- Ashington, Northumberland – June 3
- Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands – June 3
- Beeston, Nottinghamshire – June 4
- Billingham, County Durham – June 4
- Ellesmere Port, Cheshire – June 8
- Hunts Cross, Merseyside – June 8
- Shipley, West Yorkshire – June 9
- Didsbury, Greater Manchester – June 10
- Bridgend, Wales – June 11
- Cardiff (Albany Road), Wales – June 11
- Bognor Regis, West Sussex – June 15
- Bramley, West Yorkshire – June 15
- Greenford, Greater London – June 16
- West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire – June 16
- Goole, East Yorkshire – June 17
- Halesowen, West Midlands – June 17
- Thornaby, North Yorkshire – June 17
- Chorley, Lancashire – June 24
- Croydon City, Greater London – June 25
- July 2026:
- Torquay, Devon – July 9
Implications for Customers
This restructuring reflects a broader industry trend towards digitalization, with banks increasingly focusing on online and mobile services to meet customer demands for convenience and accessibility. While the closures may impact local communities, Lloyds Bank Group assures that alternative banking options will remain available, including access to all Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland branches, as well as community bankers and PayPoint services.
