Dozens of branches of the two banks are due to close their doors within weeks as part of a restructure
16:40, 26 Apr 2026Updated 17:07, 26 Apr 2026
Santander is closing dozens of branches(Image: Google)
Customers of two of the country’s biggest banks are preparing to say goodbye to their local branches as the financial institutions overhaul the way they provide their services. Both Santander and NatWest have said they are closing dozens of branches as people turn more towards online banking.
Many of these will be gone by the end of May, with many more shutting their doors before the end of the summer. Santander will shut 40 branches before May 20, with the first of these closing on Tuesday, April 28.
Making the announcement in January, the Spanish banking giant said it was closing a total of 44 branches, with the first four going that month. It also then confirmed a further 40 branches would close by the end of May, as a result of a growing number of customers opting to use online services. The bank revealed that 96% of all customer transactions are now conducted through digital platforms.
NatWest has contacted customers(Image: Getty)
NatWest, meanwhile is closing 15 of its branches across the country by the end of May. It will close a further 14 in June then five more by the end of September. Three are also due to close next year.
It announced the move in January when it explained it was making the move and what it would mean for customers. It said most of its branches would be replaced by banking hubs where customers would be able to access face-to-face services.
Writing on its website it said: “Banking has changed dramatically in recent years. There’s more demand for mobile and online services, allowing you to benefit from a faster and easier way to bank.
“We understand the closure of your local branch will bring some changes, and we want to make sure you are fully informed and supported every step of the way.” It added more information was available on its closure guides on its website.
The next wave of closures begins on Tuesday. The full list of branches that are affected and the date they wil close is listed below.
Santander
Branches closing in April 2026:
Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland – April 28Boston, Lincolnshire – April 28Evesham, Worcestershire – April 28Mold, Clwyd – April 28Ramsgate, Kent – April 28Woking, Surrey – April 28Bangor, County Down – April 29Bridgwater, Somerset – April 29Kirkintilloch, Lanarkshire – April 29Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire – April 29Newbury, Berkshire – April 29Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire – April 29Tonbridge, Kent – April 29
Branches closing in May 2026
Bishop Auckland, County Durham – May 5Gosport, Hampshire – May 5Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire – May 5Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire – May 5Pontefract, West Yorkshire – May 5Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire – May 5Glengormley, County Antrim – May 6Leyland, Lancashire – May 6Mansfield, Nottinghamshire – May 6Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan – May 6Northallerton, North Yorkshire – May 6Ringwood, Hampshire – May 6Andover, Hampshire – May 12Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan – May 12Enniskillen, County Fermanagh – May 12Macclesfield, Cheshire – May 12Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire – May 12Cwmbran, Gwent – May 13Golders Green, London – May 13Heswall, Merseyside – May 13Redditch, Worcestershire – May 13Stranraer, Wigtownshire – May 13Newton Abbot, Devon – May 19Stafford, Staffordshire – May 19Banbridge, County Down – May 19Liskeard, Cornwall – May 20Shirley, West Midlands – May 20
It says some face to face services will be available at banking hubs(Image: Bloomberg, Bloomberg via Getty Images)
NatWest
Branches closing in May
Barnet: 11/5/2026Eastcote: 11/5/2026Ashford (Middlesex): 12/5/2026Cheetham Hill: 12/5/26Portishead: 12/5/2026Brentwood: 13/5/2026Hartlepool: 14/5/2026Loughton: 18/5/2026Tooting: 18/5/26Hove: 19/5/2026Chorlton-cum-Hardy: 20/5/26Harlow: 21/5/2026Hornchurch: 21/5/2026Orpington: 27/5/2026Waltham Cross: 28/5/2026
Branches closing in June
Hemel Hempstead: 1/6/2026Palmers Green, London: 1/6/2026Aldershot: 2/6/2026Welwyn Garden City: 3/6/2026Pontefract: 4/6/2026Southall: 4/6/2026Sheffield – Attercliffe: 8/6/2026South Shields : 9/6/2026Kirkby Lonsdale: 10/6/2026Boston: 11/6/2026Grays: 15/6/2026Fulham Broadway: 18/6/2026Liverpool Street Station: 17/6/2026Halifax: 18/6/2026
Branches closing in August
Branches closing in September
Regent Street, London: 30/9/2026
Branches closing in February 2027
Godalming: 23/2/2027 unless a banking hub is set up earlier which will bring this date forwardHerne Bay: 24/2/2027Sydenham: 23/2/27 or later if a banking hub is still to be found