Lloyds Bank and Halifax have announced the closure of 55 branches across the UK. This decision will require customers to travel farther for cash deposits and withdrawals. The banks emphasized their commitment to understanding how these changes will impact their clientele.
Lloyds and Halifax Branch Closures
Both Lloyds and Halifax are part of the same banking group. They aim to enhance service accessibility despite branch closures. A representative from Halifax indicated that community bankers may assist customers in affected areas. There may also be plans to establish Banking Hubs or Deposit Services nearby.
List of Closed Branches
The following is a chronological list of the branches set to close:
- Lloyds Bank:
- Mitcham – January 8
- Totnes – January 8
- Ammanford – January 12
- Bideford – January 13
- Fleet – January 13
- Chester-Le-Street – January 14
- Ivybridge – January 14
- Addington – January 14
- Alfreton – January 19
- Havant – January 19
- Lewes – January 19
- Swadlincote – January 20
- Penzance – January 21
- Petersfield – January 21
- Southampton Hedge End – January 21
- Hedon – January 28
- Thornbury Avon – February 26
- Leominster – March 3
- Peterlee Yoden Way – March 3
- Hucknall – March 4
- Brigg – March 5
- Caterham – March 5
- Falmouth – March 5
- Glossop – March 9
- Tunstall – March 9
- Houghton-le-Spring – March 10
- Manchester Moston – March 11
- Seaton – March 11
- Sleaford – March 12
- Wymondham – March 12
- Okehampton – March 25
- Gillingham (Dorset) – January 8
- Camborne – October 7
- Chepstow – October 7
- Ryde – October 7
- Deal – October 8
- Harborne – October 8
- Gorseinon – October 12
- Southampton Totton – October 12
- Stamford – October 13
- Halifax:
- Middleton – January 8
- Yeovil – January 12
- Havant – January 15
- Wansworth – January 15
- Seaford – January 19
- Deal – January 22
- Hastings – January 22
- Skipton – January 26
- Horsforth – February 24
- Birmingham Bearwood – March 2
- Peterlee – March 3
- Nelson – March 4
- Sleaford – March 12
- Camborne – October 7
- Buxton – October 13
Customers are advised to plan accordingly for their banking needs as these closures are implemented. The banks are committed to leveraging technology and alternative banking solutions to serve customers post-closure.
