Bank branch closures have become the norm in recent years, with more locations set to shut down in February 2026 in a blow to Britain’s high streets.
Some 19 branches are earmarked for closure this month, all of which come from Lloyds Banking Group, which is made up of Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland.
Based on research conducted by consumer champion Which?, around 6,660 banks and building societies locations have shut down since January 2015.
Bank branch closures are sweeping high streets this month
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Here is a full list of Lloyds Bank branch closures for February 2026:
- Swindon – February 3
- Kendal – February 10
- Brecon – February 11
- Cranbrook – February 11
- Wadebridge – February 17
- Stow-on-the-Wold – February 17
- Brynmawr – February 17
- St Ives – February 24
- Chesham – February 24
- Liskeard – February 24
- Kenilworth – February 24.
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Halifax
- Thetford – February 4
- Belfast (Castle Court) – February 4
- Kendal – February 10
- Belfast (Connswater Shopping Centre) – February 10
- Gillingham – February 11.
Bank of Scotland
- Thetford – February 4
- Belfast (Castle Court) – February 4
- Kendal – February 10
- Belfast (Connswater Shopping Centre) – February 10
- Gillingham – February 11.
Defending the decision to close branches across the country, Lloyds Banking Group cited that more than 21 million of its customers now use banking apps to manage their finances.
A spokesperson said: “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.”
To mitigate the
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Sam Richardson, the deputy editor of Which? Money, said: “Bank branch closures have real impacts on local communities – especially on those customers who rely on in-person services and aren’t yet ready or willing to make the switch to digital banking.
“These recent closures are a reminder that branches are still under threat and it’s clear that banking hubs will play a big role in how we manage our money.
“However not all hubs provide the same services, meaning some customers can still be forced to travel long distances to access the services they need.
“Given the importance of banking services to local communities, the government and banking industry should work together to plug gaps so consumers can rely on hubs for their banking needs and be ready to increase the target of 350 open hubs by the end of this parliament if needed.”
