NatWest is preparing to close multiple bank branches next week in another blow to Britain's high streets and the financial institution's customers.
Bank branch closures have become the norm in recent years following the Covid-19 pandemic due to changing consumer habits and the move to online banking services.
At least 54 NatWest locations are earmarked for closure in 2025, with 25 scheduled to be shut down by the end of June.
In a statement on its website, the bank 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.
NatWest is closing more branches next week
PA"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."
Here is a full list of the NatWest branches set to close next week:
- Cross Gates – 69 Station Road LS15 8DJ – June 10
- Rochdale – Town Hall Square OL16 1LL – June 10
- Bridlington – 2 King Street YO15 2DB – June 11
- Manchester Portland Street – 60 Portland Street M1 4QT – June 11.
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Notably, two more NatWest branches are set to close as soon as tomorrow (June 6) as part of the bank's restructuring plan, including:
- Accrington – 5 St. James Street BB5 1LY
- Longton – Market Street ST3 2HW.
MPS are urging the Government to take action to mitigate with the rapid increase in bank branch closures, with consumer champion Which? claiming more than 6,000 sites have closed for good since 2019.
Earlier today, Labour MP Ian Lavery said: "Communities are being sacrificed at the altar of greed, at the behest of banks that no longer see the services they provide as profitable, and as is so often the case, the elderly, the disabled and the poor, who either cannot cope with computers or cannot afford expensive broadband, are the ones who have been hit the hardest.
"Moreover, the closures have further eroded local economies, with fewer visits to the high street being made and local businesses having additional costs linked to such practicalities as making cash deposits."
Speaking in the House of Commons, Conservative MP Alison Griffiths said: "All of us in this House share the concern that the disabled and the vulnerable are losing access not just to cash, but to services."
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Bank branch closures are continuing throughout June 2025
GETTYJenny Ross, Which?'s money editor, "Access to cash remains hugely important for a significant minority who use it to pay for everyday essentials and keep track of their spending.
"The raft of branch closures that have happened over recent years have had devastating consequences for lots of communities, often forcing people to travel great distances to visit a branch.
"Schemes introduced by the banking industry to protect these services, such as banking hubs, are a good start in plugging gaps left by closing physical branches, but they must be rolled out much more quickly if consumers are to feel their benefits.
"The Government must hold banks’ feet to the fire to ensure the commitments they’ve made to set up 350 hubs by 2029 are met - and should be prepared to review the target upwards if necessary."
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