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Patrick O'Donnell

By Patrick O'Donnell


Published: 08/08/2025

- 13:10

More bank branch closures are on the horizon next month

NatWest is preparing to close dozens of bank branches from next month as part of its wider restructuring plans.

These closures will begin from September 2025 and will be implemented over multiple weeks until the middle of October.


Bank branch closures have become the norm in Britain in recent years with consumers opting to use online banking services instead of physical locations.

Other high street financial institutions include Barclays, Santander and Lloyds Bank have shut down locations in recent months.

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NatWest is preparing to close dozens of bank branches from next month

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Here is a full list of the NatWest bank branch closures being implemented from next month:

  • Cwmbran – September 1, 2025
  • Wisbech – September 1, 2025
  • Leicester - Melton Road – September 2, 2025
  • Rayleigh – September 2, 2025
  • Halesowen – September 3, 2025
  • Torquay – September 3, 2025
  • Bristol - Fishponds – September 4, 2025
  • Llangefni – September 4, 2025
  • Ely – September 10, 2025
  • Leicester - Oadby – September 10, 2025
  • Birmingham - Edgbaston – September 11, 2025
  • Cardiff - Llanishen – September 11, 2025
  • Luton - Leagrave – September 15, 2025
  • Northampton - Weston Favell Shopping Centre – September 15, 2025
  • Birmingham - Acocks Green – September 16, 2025
  • Cardiff - Canton – September 16, 2025
  • Cirencester – September 17, 2025
  • Hinckley – September 17, 2025
  • Ashby-de-la-Zouch – September 18, 2025
  • Wickford – September 18, 2025
  • Abingdon – September 24, 2025
  • Newmarket (Suffolk) – September 24, 2025
  • Birmingham - Smethwick – September 25, 2025
  • Yate – September 25, 2025
  • Birmingham - Shirley – September 29, 2025
  • Prestatyn – September 29, 2025
  • Abergele – September 29, 2025
  • Melton Mowbray – September 29, 2025
  • Welshpool – September 29, 2025
  • Bicester – September 30, 2025
  • Sudbury – September 30, 2025
  • Leamington Spa – October 1, 2025
  • Ringwood – October 1, 2025
  • Paignton – October 2, 2025
  • Stevenage – October 7, 2025
  • Wellingborough – October 7, 2025
  • Midsomer Norton – October 8, 2025
  • Stratford-upon-Avon – October 8, 2025
  • Romsey – October 13, 2025
  • Neath – October 13, 2025
  • Redditch – October 14, 2025
  • Lowestoft – October 15, 2025
  • Chippenham – October 15, 2025
  • Trowbridge – October 16, 2025
  • Honiton – October 21, 2025
  • Mold – October 21, 2025
  • Dorchester – October 22, 2025
  • Bridgwater – October 27, 2025
  • Kettering – October 28, 2025
  • Leighton Buzzard – October 28, 2025
  • Bridport – October 29, 2025
  • Cromer – Date to be confirmed
  • Evesham – Date to be confirmed
  • Launceston – Date to be confirmed
  • Portishead – Date to be confirmed.
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    On the closures a NatWest spokesperson said: "We have made the difficult decision to close these branches due to the changing ways our customers choose to bank".

    "We are committed to supporting those impacted and ensuring alternative access to cash and banking services remain available, including through Post Office branches."

    In response to the wave of bank branch closures, the Government has assisted in the rollout of Banking Hubs to help areas impacted by locations being shut down.

    These are areas in communities, which see multiple banks operate from the site on different days of the week to ensure customers have access to physical services.

    Jenny Ross, Which? Money Editor, said: "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.

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    “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."

    Here is a list of the NatWest bank branch closures that have already taken place in 2025:

  • Blackburn, Audley, Copy Nook
  • Cannock
  • Derby, Allenton
  • Urmston
  • Goole
  • Liverpool, Walton Vale
  • Farnworth
  • Leyland, Golden Hill, Chapel Brow
  • Salford, Trafford Park, Third Avenue
  • Wilmslow
  • Nottingham, Sherwood, Hucknall Road
  • Wallasey
  • Louth
  • Long Eaton
  • Rawtenstall
  • Alfreton
  • Uttoxeter
  • Mexborough
  • Heaton Chapel
  • Ellesmere Port
  • Stockton-on-Tees
  • Accrington
  • Longton
  • Leeds, Cross Gates
  • Rochdale
  • Bridlington
  • Manchester
  • Keighley
  • Leek
  • Newark-on-Trent
  • Washington
  • Worksop
  • Nantwich
  • Stockport, Hazel Grove
  • St Annes On Sea
  • West Bridgford
  • Beverley
  • Stafford
  • Garstang
  • Mansfield
  • Market Drayton.
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