Halifax, Lloyds, NatWest, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland bank closures hit Manchester

A total of 24 closures are set to sweep the high street – including a couple in Greater Manchester

Customers in Greater Manchester face losing more access to face-to-face banking services this week as Halifax, Lloyds, NatWest and Bank of Scotland press ahead with another round of branch closures. A total of 24 branches across the UK have either already closed or are scheduled to shut their doors over the coming days.

Several banks say the decision reflects changing customer habits as many now opt to manage their finances online and via mobile banking apps rather than visiting banks in person. But this decision has sparked huge concern, especially among the elderly, who rely on the additional support banks provide for their banking needs.

In a statement, NatWest said: “We’ve recently announced that we’re closing some branches. You can still bank with us in many other ways.

“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.”

It continues: “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.”

Nevertheless, NatWest and Lloyds Banking Group – which operates Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland – say customers will still be able to access banking services through alternative arrangements. These include temporary community banking events, while dedicated banking hubs are being introduced in some areas affected by branch closures.

Of the 24 branches affected nationwide, two are located in Greater Manchester. Halifax’s Didsbury branch is scheduled to close on Wednesday, June 10, while Lloyds Bank’s Altrincham branch ceased operations on Tuesday, June 9.

To find out more information, visit each respective bank’s websites. Here’s the full list of Halifax, NatWest, Lloyds, Bank of Scotland closures:

Halifax

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1. Ellesmere Port, Cheshire – June 8
2. Hunts Cross, Merseyside – June 8
3. Shipley, West Yorkshire – June 9
4. Didsbury, Greater Manchester – June 10
5. Bridgend, Wales – June 11
6. Cardiff Albany Road, Wales – June 11

NatWest

1. Sheffield – Attercliffe June 8
2. South Shields – June 9
3. Kirkby Lonsdale – June 10
4. Boston – June 11

Lloyds

1. Golders Green, Greater London – June 8
2. Birkenhead, Merseyside – June 8
3. Lymington, Hampshire – June 8
4. Altrincham, Greater Manchester – June 9
5. Crowborough, East Sussex – June 9
6. Lancaster, Lancashire – June 9
7. Southam, Warwickshire – June 9
8. Hinckley, Leicestershire – June 9
9. Birmingham Blackheath, West Midlands – June 10
10. South Newington, Oxfordshire – June 10
11. Wolverhampton Tettenhall, West Midlands – June 11

Bank of Scotland

1. Bridge Of Don – June 10
2. Haddington – June 11
3. Rutherglen – June 11