Lloyds Bank is set to close five branches across England in September 2026, with customers in Birmingham, Carlisle, Chelmsford and two parts of London affected. The closures will take place on three separate dates during the month, according to details released by the bank.
The first closures will occur on September 23, when three Lloyds branches are due to shut. These include the Birmingham Handsworth branch, as well as locations in Harrow and on Whitechapel High Street in the City of London.
Closure schedule and locations
The Chelmsford branch will follow one day later, on September 24. Lloyds will then close its Carlisle location on September 29, bringing the total number of branches shutting during the month to five.
The full list of Lloyds Bank branches closing in September 2026 is:
- Birmingham - Handsworth: September 23, 2026
- Harrow: September 23, 2026
- Whitechapel, London: September 23, 2026
- Chelmsford: September 24, 2026
- Carlisle: September 29, 2026
Guidance from Money Saving Expert
BBC and ITV star Martin Lewis' team at Money Saving Expert have issued advice for affected customers. They suggest checking for a 'banking hub' in the local area. Banking hubs are shared spaces run by the Post Office – but separate to actual Post Offices – where customers of multiple banks can deposit and withdraw cash, get face-to-face support and manage their accounts.
As of Monday 15 June, there are 237 hubs up and running around the UK, according to Money Saving Expert. The team noted: "Even if there's not a representative of your bank at your local hub, you can use the banking hub counter to access banking services."
Alternative banking options
Customers can use the Post Office's branch finder to check if there's a hub near them, with hubs appearing in the list with a "banking hub" label. The Money Saving Expert team also advises customers to check if a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland 'community banker' is visiting their area.
Community bankers have a dedicated office space in a local venue, where customers can chat to them in private and receive support with account enquiries. However, community bankers do not offer cash or counter services, according to the guidance.
