Lloyds Banking Group, which includes Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, is set to close another 49 branches in a blow to customers.
Earlier today, the banking giant confirmed dozens of locations were earmarked for closure as concerns grow over the "alarming" rate of bank branch closures sweeping the UK.
According to research conducted by consumer champion Which, more than 6,000 bank branches closed for good between 2015 and 2024.
Between January and October 2026, Lloyds Banking Group will be closing 49 branches – 26 Lloyds, 10 Halifax and 13 Bank of Scotland.
Lloyds Banking Group is closing dozens of branches in 2026
| PAA Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson said: "The way people are banking has changed, with over 21 million customers choosing our apps to manage their money.
"We’re providing more choice than ever before, bringing together the best in digital convenience with our people.
"Alongside our app, our customers can use any Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland branch, the Post Office or Banking Hubs for their everyday banking, and deposit cash at over 30,000 PayPoint locations."
Furthermore, the banking group confirmed employees who work at impacted branches will be offered a role at another branch or in another part of our business.
Banking Hubs are being rolled out to offset the recent wave of bank branch closures | PA/GETTY Here is a full list of the Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland locations set to close in 2026:
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- Gillingham (Dorset) – January 8
- Mitcham – January 8
- Totnes – January 8
- Bideford – January 13
- Fleet – January 13
- Chester-le-Street – January 14
- Ivybridge – January 14
- New Addington – January 14
- Ammanford – January 12
- Havant – January 19
- Lewes – January 19
- Southampton Totton – January 19
- Alfreton – January 19
- Stamford – January 20
- Swadlincote – January 20
- Penzance – January 21
- Petersfield – January 21
- Ryde – January 21
- Southampton Hedge End – January 21
- Deal – January 22
- Hedon – January 28
- Okehampton – March 25
- Camborne – October 7
- Chepstow – October 7
- Harborne – October 8
- Gorseinon – October 12.
Halifax
- Middleton – January 8
- Yeovil – January 12
- Havant – January 15
- Wandsworth – January 15
- Seaford – January 19
- Buxton – January 20
- Deal – January 22
- Hastings – January 22
- Skipton – January 26
- Camborne – October 7.
Bank of Scotland
- Larkhall – January 8
- Bellshill – January 12
- Glasgow Anniesland – January 12
- Tain – January 12
- Erskine – January 13
- Gairloch – January 15
- Nairn – January 20
- St Andrews – January 20
- Castle Douglas – January 22
- Dingwall – March 25
- Largs – March 25
- Hawick – October 7
- Grangemouth – October 8.
With this latest announcement, Lloyds Banking Group reminded its customers that mobile banking remains an option for customers affected by closures.
Savers will be able to access their money 24/7, apply for finance, manage their subscriptions and check their credit score every day a year.
However, consumers who prefer physical banking services can still use any brand of branch to do their everyday banking.
The banking group will be left with 705 branches, including 359 Lloyds, 269 Halifax and 77 Bank of Scotland, after this latest round of closures.
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| PAAlongside our apps and on the phone, customers can visit a Community Banker alongside the Post Office or a Banking Hub.
Customers can also pay in cash at over 30,000 PayPoint locations using our app barcode cash deposit feature.
To mitigate the impact of bank branch closures on communities, banking hubs have been proposed and launched in multiple areas
Recently, LINK has recommended a Banking Hub in 11 locations: Buxton, Camborne, Chepstow, Deal, Gorseinon, Grangemouth, Harborne, Hawick, Ryde, Stamford and Southampton Totton.