Lloyds closing 218 bank branches across the UK in 2025 - full list

Lloyds Banking Group is set to shut down 218 bank branches across the UK in 2025, in a move affecting customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and the Bank of Scotland. An additional 71 closures are scheduled for 2026, bringing the total number of branch closures to 289 by the end of next year. The banking group said the closures are due to a significant shift in how customers interact with their banks, with more people opting for mobile and online services over traditional in-person banking.

According to the company, over 21 million customers now use its banking apps to manage their money. Between now and the end of 2025, 41 more branches are set to close, 16 of which will shut their doors in October alone, impacting towns and cities across England and Scotland, from Crewe to Edinburgh.

The company said that all staff affected by the closures will be offered roles at other branches or within different parts of the business.

Meanwhile, cash access network LINK has recommended 11 new banking hubs to help maintain local access to essential banking services following the closures.

A 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."