Lloyds Banking Group to close 49 branches in 2026 - full list of Lloyds and Halifax sites shutting down

Lloyds Banking Group, which includes Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, is set to close another 49 branches in a blow to customers.Earlier today, the banking giant confirmed dozens of locations were earmarked for closure as concerns grow over the "alarming" rate of bank branch closures sweeping the UK.According to research conducted by consumer champion Which, more than 6,000 bank branches closed for good between 2015 and 2024.Between January and October 2026, Lloyds Banking Group will be closing 49 branches – 26 Lloyds, 10 Halifax and 13 Bank of Scotland.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."Furthermore, the banking group confirmed employees who work at impacted branches will be offered a role at another branch or in another part of our business.Here is a full list of the Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland locations set to close in 2026:Lloyds Bank Gillingham (Dorset) – January 8 Mitcham – January 8 Totnes – January 8 Bideford – January 13 Fleet – January 13 Chester-le-Street – January 14 Ivybridge – January 14 New Addington – January 14 Ammanford – January 12 Havant – January 19 Lewes – January 19 Southampton Totton – January 19 Alfreton – January 19 Stamford – January 20 Swadlincote – January 20 Penzance – January 21 Petersfield – January 21 Ryde – January 21 Southampton Hedge End – January 21 Deal – January 22 Hedon – January 28 Okehampton – March 25 Camborne – October 7 Chepstow – October 7 Harborne – October 8 Gorseinon – October 12. Halifax Middleton – January 8 Yeovil – January 12 Havant – January 15 Wandsworth – January 15 Seaford – January 19 Buxton – January 20 Deal – January 22 Hastings – January 22 Skipton – January 26 Camborne – October 7. Bank of Scotland Larkhall – January 8 Bellshill – January 12 Glasgow Anniesland – January 12 Tain – January 12 Erskine – January 13 Gairloch – January 15 Nairn – January 20 St Andrews – January 20 Castle Douglas – January 22 Dingwall – March 25 Largs – March 25 Hawick – October 7 Grangemouth – October 8. With this latest announcement, Lloyds Banking Group reminded its customers that mobile banking remains an option for customers affected by closures.Savers will be able to access their money 24/7, apply for finance, manage their subscriptions and check their credit score every day a year.However, consumers who prefer physical banking services can still use any brand of branch to do their everyday banking.The banking group will be left with 705 branches, including 359 Lloyds, 269 Halifax and 77 Bank of Scotland, after this latest round of closures.LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:Major high street bank to cut opening hours at 40 branches - check if you’re affectedNatWest to close dozens of bank branches from next month - full list herePost Office branches at risk of closure as review slams 'unsustainable' funding modelAlongside our apps and on the phone, customers can visit a Community Banker alongside the Post Office or a Banking Hub.Customers can also pay in cash at over 30,000 PayPoint locations using our app barcode cash deposit feature.​To mitigate the impact of bank branch closures on communities, banking hubs have been proposed and launched in multiple areasRecently, LINK has recommended a Banking Hub in 11 locations: Buxton, Camborne, Chepstow, Deal, Gorseinon, Grangemouth, Harborne, Hawick, Ryde, Stamford and Southampton Totton.​ Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter