Halifax Confirms Six Additional Branch Closures Across England
High street banking giant Halifax has announced plans to shut down six more of its branches across England, continuing a trend of reducing its physical network. This latest wave of closures follows the shuttering of eight branches in January, raising concerns about access to in-person banking services in affected communities.
Full List of Upcoming Halifax Branch Closures
The bank has released specific dates for the upcoming closures, which are scheduled to take place throughout 2026. The affected branches include:
- Horsforth – February 24, 2026
- Birmingham, Bearwood – March 2, 2026
- Peterlee – March 3, 2026
- Nelson – March 4, 2026
- Camborne – October 7, 2026
- Buxton, Spring Gardens – October 13, 2026
These closures come on the heels of a significant reduction in January, which saw branches in Havant, Seaford, Middleton, Yeovil, Wandsworth in London, Deal, Hastings, and Skipton all close their doors to customers.
Bank's Commitment to Customer Support and Regulatory Compliance
In a statement addressing the closures, Halifax emphasised its commitment to minimising disruption for customers. The bank stated: "When making changes to our branch network, we always look to understand the impact on our customers - including how they continue to access banking services."
To mitigate the loss of physical branches, Halifax outlined several alternative support measures that may be implemented in affected areas. These include the potential deployment of Community Bankers for local visits, or the establishment of independent Banking Hubs or Deposit Services following reviews. The bank also stressed its adherence to the Financial Conduct Authority's guidelines on branch and ATM closures, specifically referencing FG 22/6: Branch and ATM closures or conversions.
Enhanced Digital and Multi-Brand Banking Services
Halifax highlighted ongoing efforts to streamline banking across its family of brands, which includes Lloyds and Bank of Scotland. The introduction of co-servicing aims to allow customers to manage personal accounts from any of these banks in a single location, whether through digital platforms like apps and online banking, via telephone support, or within remaining branch networks.
The bank has also implemented a transparent review process for each closure. This involves publishing two documents: Part 1, which explains the decision-making process and is available at the announcement of the closure, and Part 2, which summarises community feedback and is released two weeks before the branch finally shuts.
This latest announcement underscores the continuing shift in the UK banking sector towards digital solutions and consolidated services, while raising important questions about financial inclusion and local access for communities losing their physical branches.
