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Bank branch closures in the UK are set to continue throughout August 2025 in a blow to customers and high streets. Is your local branch shutting down for good.
Among the financial institutions confirmed to be closing branches for good include Santander, Lloyds Bank, Barclays and Bank of Scotland.
According to research conducted by consumer champion Which, more than 6,000 bank branch closures have taken place in Britain since 2015.
Banks and building societies have cited consumers opting to use online banking services as to why more closures have taken place in recent years.
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Bank branch closures are ramping up
Here is a full list of the bank branch closures taking place throughout August 2025:
Santander
- Blyth – August 5
- Brixton – August 11
- Canvey Island – August 5
- Downpatrick – August 6
- Edgware Road – August 12
- Finchley – August 6
- Formby – August 11
- Holywell – August 13
- Plympton – August 14
- Rustington – August 5
- Sidcup – August 11
- Whitley Bay – August 6
- Willerby – August 13
- Wimborne – August 4.
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Bank of Scotland
- North Berwick – August 20
Barclays
Lloyds Bank
- Leeds Crossgate – August 20.
Britons are being reminded that they can use their local Post Office for banking services, including for cash withdrawals, deposits, bill payments, cheque deposits and balance enquiries.
Analysts have warned the rate of bank branch closures is having a tangible and detrimental impact on peoples’ finances and have urged financial institutions to be cautious in shutting down potentially vital locations.
Matthew Sanders, the CEO and founder of SuitsMe, said: “We’re watching the UK banking landscape shrink before our eyes. First Abbey, then Bradford & Bingley, Alliance & Leicester, and now TSB, all absorbed into the Santander machine.
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”Each acquisition means fewer voices at the table, fewer approaches to serving customers, and frankly, less pressure on the big players to actually innovate.
“When you have fewer competitors, you get less innovation. The big banks become comfortable, predictable, and frankly, a bit lazy. They’re happy to shut branches, cut costs, and funnel everyone toward the same digital-first approach – regardless of whether that actually serves their customers’ needs.
On the rollout of banking hubs, Gareth Thomas, minister for services, small business and exports, previously said: “The hubs offer basic counter services, provided by Post Office staff, that allow people and businesses to withdraw and deposit cash, deposit cheques, pay bills and make balance inquiries.
“Many hubs also have dedicated rooms where customers can see community bankers from their own banks to discuss things such as staying safe from fraud, adding a lasting power of attorney, making payments or registering for online banking.”