full list of 163 bank closures after natwest and lloyds confirm even more

Natwest is shuttering dozens of banks this year (Picture: Bloomberg/Getty Images)

The UK’s high streets are set to become even more desolate this year,as hundreds more banks are closing their doors for good.

The number of bank branches across the UK has dwindled gradually in recent years as customers increasingly turn to online and mobile banking.

Consumer watchdog Which? says that 6,522 bank branches have shut since January 2015 – around 53 every single month.

While hundreds of branches have closed this year already,there are more in the pipeline over the coming months.

Many people,such as older or disabled customers or small business owners,rely on local bank branches.

This article was first published on July 26,2025