Bank branch closures: full list of every major UK bank closing branches in 2026 – including 5 in Yorkshire
UK high streets are set for big changes as banks rethink their branch networks 🏦
- Several major UK banks are set to close branches in 2026
- Yorkshire will be among the regions affected by these closures
- But some banks, like Nationwide, have confirmed their networks will remain open
- The trend reflects wider changes in how customers use banking services
- Customers and communities face an evolving high-street banking landscape
In 2026, the UK is seeing a significant wave of bank branch closures, affecting many of the country’s major lenders.
From Lloyds and Halifax to Santander and NatWest, several high-street locations are set to close this year, while a few banks have confirmed their networks will remain open.
Yorkshire is among the regions impacted, with a number of branches scheduled to shut. As the landscape of UK banking continues to evolve, customers and communities alike are facing the changing presence of physical branches across the country.
Here’s what is happening with every major bank found on Yorkshire high streets in 2026:
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Barclays
At the time of writing, Barclays has not announced any branch closures for 2026. The bank has not yet provided any updates on plans to reduce its physical branch network this year.
Halifax
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed plans to close 15 Halifax branches across the UK in 2026, two of which are located in Yorkshire.
A spokesperson said the decision reflects changing customer habits, with more than 21 million people now using apps to manage their money.
- Horsforth, West Yorkshire – February 2, 2026
- Skipton, North Yorkshire – January 26, 2026
HSBC
In a mid-year update issued to customers in August 2024, HSBC UK said it will not announce any new branch closures until at least 2026.
This extended a previous pledge made in 2023, when the bank committed to avoiding new closure announcements throughout 2024.
Lloyds
Lloyds Banking Group has set out plans to close 40 of its Lloyds branches across the UK in 2026 - thankfully, only one is located within Yorkshire.
A spokesperson for said: "The way people are banking has changed, with over 21 million customers choosing apps to manage their money.
"We're providing more choice than ever before, bringing together the best in digital convenience with our people.”
- Hedon, East Riding – January 28, 2026
Nationwide
In November 2025, Nationwide confirmed it will keep all 696 Nationwide and Virgin Money branches open until at least 2030, bucking the wider trend of bank branch closures.
The pledge extends its existing Branch Promise by a minimum of two years and applies even in areas where a Nationwide and Virgin Money branch are located close together.
NatWest
NatWest is continuing to scale back its network following a decline in customer visits at many locations, though at the time of writing, no Yorkshire branches have been confirmed as closing.
Santander
Santander is set to close a number of branches across the UK as part of its ongoing network reduction.
Like many other banks, it says the move reflects changing customer habits, with more people choosing to manage their money through apps and online services.
- Morley, West Yorkshire – March 10, 2026
- Redcar, North Yorkshire – March 19, 2025
Yorkshire Bank
In 2026, Yorkshire Bank is being fully integrated and rebranded into Virgin Money. With Nationwide confirming that all 696 Nationwide and Virgin Money branches will remain open until at least 2030, Yorkshire Bank locations should be safe from closures for the foreseeable future.