NatWest has announced plans to close 14 bank branches by June 2026, adding to 37 closures already executed this year. The high street bank is transitioning towards banking hubs while addressing the growing demand for online and mobile banking services.
Reasons for Branch Closures
The shift in banking habits has prompted NatWest to adapt its services. According to the bank, there is a significant increase in the need for mobile and online banking solutions.
NatWest acknowledges that branch closures may pose challenges for customers and aims to provide support throughout the transition. The bank encourages customers to stay informed about their options.
List of Branches Closing in June 2026
The following 14 branches are set to close by June 2026:
- Aldershot
- Boston
- Fulham Broadway
- Grays
- Halifax
- Hemel Hempstead
- Kirkby Lonsdale
- Liverpool Street Station
- Palmer Green (London)
- Pontefract
- Attercliffe (Sheffield)
- South Shields
- Southall
- Welwyn Garden City
Closure Dates
The closures will be phased, with the Hemel Hempstead branch closing first on June 1, 2026. The last closures scheduled for June are the Fulham Broadway and Halifax branches on June 18, 2026.
Recent Branch Closures
Earlier this month, NatWest shut down 15 branches, including locations in Harlow, Brentwood, Barnet, and Cheetham Hill. This move underscores the bank’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations.
Future Branches Status
In addition to the June 2026 closures, a branch in Evesham is expected to close in late August 2026, and a Regent Street branch in London will close later in September. Further closures in Godalming and Sydenham are planned for late February 2027, pending any changes prompted by the banking hubs.
For more details about these branch closures and available banking options, customers can visit the NatWest website, previously known for its comprehensive support and information regarding changes.
