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20.09.2023 - 19:05 / dailyrecord.co.uk
More closures have been announced for four major UK banks - with five more to shut in Scotland.
The Bank of Scotland, Halifax, Lloyds and Natwest are shutting a combined 36 locations across the UK. It comes after Barclays and Lloyds Banking announced 63 closures this past June, including 19 across Scotland.
The Bank of Scotland is closing two branches in its name sake country, with Halifax closing three Scottish outlets - plus another 12 across England. Lloyds is also shutting 18 banks in England, while Natwest is closing just one in London, the Mirror reports.
Closures are set to begin in 2024, with some starting as early as next January. Increasing bank closures have become more common as more customers opt for online banking services instead.
According to consumer watchdog Which? banks and building societies have closed, or have scheduled to close, over 5,800 branches since January 2015.
Read below to find out where and when these banks are closing in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Bank of Scotland
Halifax
Halifax
Lloyds
Natwest
A Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson previously said: “Our customers are increasingly using digital channels to manage their money – we now have over 20 million regular digital users so it’s important we continue to develop the online services our customers want to use.
"Our branches will continue to be an option for our customers, alongside our telephone services, mobile app and online bank.”
"All of the branch locations announced for closure have a Post Office and at least one free to use ATM nearby. As with all proposed closures, these plans have been through LINK’s independent cash-access assessment, where a number of enhancements have been recommended.
"All colleagues who work at these
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