Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed the closure of 14 Halifax branches in September 2026, ahead of the retirement of the Halifax brand after 173 years. All customer accounts will be rebranded to Lloyds, with the bank stating that customers will see minimal changes to their day-to-day banking.
The closures, which were announced following reports in May that Lloyds was considering phasing out Halifax as a standalone brand, will take place across England, including three branches in London. The full list includes Barrow-in-Furness, Basingstoke, Bury St Edmunds, Cannock, Camden, Canterbury, Durham, Ealing, Guildford, High Wycombe, Horsham, North Finchley, Wimbledon, and Woking.
Branch closure dates and locations
The first closures will occur on September 8, 2026, at Horsham, followed by Cannock on September 9 and Barrow-in-Furness on September 10. The final closures will take place on September 30, 2026, affecting branches in Basingstoke, Bury St Edmunds, and High Wycombe. Other closures include Woking on September 23, Camden and Guildford on September 24, Canterbury, North Finchley, and Wimbledon on September 28, and Durham and Ealing on September 29.
According to Lloyds Banking Group, which has owned Halifax since 2009, the decision to retire the Halifax brand follows a review of its brand portfolio. The move was first reported in May, when the company said it was considering phasing out Halifax as a standalone brand.
Political reaction and community concerns
Halifax Labour Party MP Kate Dearden described the move as "bitterly disappointing" and said she had been in discussions with Lloyds to "ensure their commitment and continued investment in Halifax long into the future". She added that the bank was a "local institution built on the hard work and investment of working people".
Dearden also called on Lloyds to play a major role in the local economy, saying: "While the Halifax brand will disappear, Lloyds can still play a major role in our local economy by investing in Halifax and creating the opportunities our young people need to thrive."
Customer reassurance and head office investment
Jas Singh, chief executive of consumer relationships at Lloyds Banking Group, sought to reassure customers that day-to-day banking would remain unchanged. "As Halifax changes to Lloyds, our Halifax customers will keep everything they know and love today - the same fantastic app design, the same friendly faces in our branches - even the same sort code and account number," he said.
Calderdale Council's Reform leader Dan Sutherland said Lloyds Banking Group's relationship with Halifax as a place would remain "strong and enduring". He noted that the company had recently invested £116 million into a major transformation of the iconic head office building at Trinity Road, making it "fit for the future". Sutherland acknowledged the brand's importance to local heritage, saying: "We know the Halifax brand is important for many generations of local people who care about the town's heritage and are proud of the brand's part in our local traditions, family history and Halifax's profile across the world."
The closure of the 14 branches and the rebranding of all accounts to Lloyds will take effect from September 2026, with the new brand expected to appear across customer communications and branch signage in the following months.
