Customers of two of Britain's biggest banks are preparing to bid farewell to their local branches as the financial institutions restructure their services. Santander and NatWest have announced the closure of dozens of branches, citing the growing preference for online banking. Many of these closures will take effect by the end of May, with additional branches shutting their doors over the summer.
Santander Branch Closures
Santander is closing 40 branches before May 20, with the first closures starting on Tuesday, April 28. The Spanish banking giant announced in January that it would shut a total of 44 branches, with four closing that month. The bank noted that 96% of all customer transactions are now conducted through digital platforms.
Branches Closing in April 2026
- Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland – April 28
- Boston, Lincolnshire – April 28
- Evesham, Worcestershire – April 28
- Mold, Clwyd – April 28
- Ramsgate, Kent – April 28
- Woking, Surrey – April 28
- Bangor, County Down – April 29
- Bridgwater, Somerset – April 29
- Kirkintilloch, Lanarkshire – April 29
- Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire – April 29
- Newbury, Berkshire – April 29
- Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire – April 29
- Tonbridge, Kent – April 29
Branches Closing in May 2026
- Bishop Auckland, County Durham – May 5
- Gosport, Hampshire – May 5
- Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire – May 5
- Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire – May 5
- Pontefract, West Yorkshire – May 5
- Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire – May 5
- Glengormley, County Antrim – May 6
- Leyland, Lancashire – May 6
- Mansfield, Nottinghamshire – May 6
- Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan – May 6
- Northallerton, North Yorkshire – May 6
- Ringwood, Hampshire – May 6
- Andover, Hampshire – May 12
- Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan – May 12
- Enniskillen, County Fermanagh – May 12
- Macclesfield, Cheshire – May 12
- Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire – May 12
- Cwmbran, Gwent – May 13
- Golders Green, London – May 13
- Heswall, Merseyside – May 13
- Redditch, Worcestershire – May 13
- Stranraer, Wigtownshire – May 13
- Newton Abbot, Devon – May 19
- Stafford, Staffordshire – May 19
- Banbridge, County Down – May 19
- Liskeard, Cornwall – May 20
- Shirley, West Midlands – May 20
NatWest Branch Closures
NatWest is closing 15 branches by the end of May, with a further 14 in June, five by the end of September, and three more in 2027. The bank announced the move in January, explaining that most branches will be replaced by banking hubs offering face-to-face services. On its website, NatWest stated: "Banking has changed dramatically in recent years. There's more demand for mobile and online services, allowing you to benefit from a faster and easier way to bank."
Branches Closing in May 2026
- Barnet – 11/5/2026
- Eastcote – 11/5/2026
- Ashford (Middlesex) – 12/5/2026
- Cheetham Hill – 12/5/2026
- Portishead – 12/5/2026
- Brentwood – 13/5/2026
- Hartlepool – 14/5/2026
- Loughton – 18/5/2026
- Tooting – 18/5/2026
- Hove – 19/5/2026
- Chorlton-cum-Hardy – 20/5/2026
- Harlow – 21/5/2026
- Hornchurch – 21/5/2026
- Orpington – 27/5/2026
- Waltham Cross – 28/5/2026
Branches Closing in June 2026
- Hemel Hempstead – 1/6/2026
- Palmers Green, London – 1/6/2026
- Aldershot – 2/6/2026
- Welwyn Garden City – 3/6/2026
- Pontefract – 4/6/2026
- Southall – 4/6/2026
- Sheffield - Attercliffe – 8/6/2026
- South Shields – 9/6/2026
- Kirkby Lonsdale – 10/6/2026
- Boston – 11/6/2026
- Grays – 15/6/2026
- Fulham Broadway – 18/6/2026
- Liverpool Street Station – 17/6/2026
- Halifax – 18/6/2026
Branches Closing in August 2026
- Evesham – 25/8/2026
Branches Closing in September 2026
- Regent Street, London – 30/9/2026
Branches Closing in February 2027
- Godalming – 23/2/2027 (unless a banking hub is set up earlier)
- Herne Bay – 24/2/2027
- Sydenham – 23/2/2027 or later if a banking hub is still to be found
NatWest assured customers that they will be fully informed and supported throughout the transition, with more details available in closure guides on its website.
