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NatWest is updating customers about the latest wave of bank branch closures
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NatWest is set to shut down 55 more bank branches later this year in another blow to Britain's high streets.
Bank branch closures have ramped up throughout the year, with consumer champion Which? warning that more than 6,000 sites have closed for good since 2015.
Among the financial institutions to close dozens of banks in 2025 include TSB, Santander and NatWest.
Banks and building societies have cited customers opting to use digital banking services in lieu of physical locations as a reason for the closures.
NatWest is set to close multiple branches this year
GETTYHere is a full list of the NatWest bank branch closures taking place later this year:
Here is a breakdown of the NatWest branch closures that have already taken place this year:
In a statement on its website, a spokesperson for NatWest said: "Banking has changed dramatically in recent years, with an increased demand for mobile and online services, as our customers benefit from a faster and easier way to bank.
"Closing a branch is a decision we take very seriously. We know it can affect those less confident with the alternatives we offer. We'll always work hard to guide and support you through the changes and find the best way to serve you from now on.”
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Sam Richardson, the deputy editor of Which? Money, said: "This milestone of more than 6,000 bank branch closures in just nine years underscores the seismic shift that has taken place in terms of our banking habits and the character of the British high street.
"While some may hardly notice the closure of their local branch as they seamlessly switch to online banking, for others reliant on face-to-face services, the impact can be disastrous.
"It's not about halting closures altogether, but ensuring that essential banking services remain accessible to those who still rely on them. It is crucial that the government prioritises opening more hubs quickly, so that people aren’t left behind."