Santander has confirmed the closure of 12 bank branches across the UK this week, as the Spanish banking giant continues to adapt to changing customer habits. The affected branches are located in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
List of Santander branches closing this week
- Bishop Auckland – May 5
- Glengormley – May 6
- Gosport – May 5
- Haverfordwest – May 5
- Huntingdon – May 5
- Leyland – May 6
- Mansfield – May 6
- Merthyr Tydfil – May 6
- Northallerton – May 6
- Pontefract – May 5
- Ringwood – May 6
- Welwyn Garden City – May 5
A Santander UK spokesperson said: “In response to a continuing and sizeable shift towards customers using digital banking, we are making changes to our branches to better support our customers.” The closures include both full-service branches and other formats.
These branch closures come shortly after Santander completed its acquisition of TSB on 30 April 2026, following regulatory approval from the Prudential Regulation Authority and the European Central Bank. The all-cash transaction, worth £2.65 billion, is expected to contribute to a target increase in Santander UK’s return on tangible equity to 16% by 2028, with estimated cost synergies of at least £400 million.
As a result of the deal, Santander UK is now the third largest bank in the UK by personal current account balances and number four in mortgages. There is no immediate change for either Santander UK or TSB customers, and they can continue to use their products, accounts and cards in the same way.
Mahesh Aditya, Chief Executive Officer of Santander UK, said: “This is excellent news for UK banking with the acquisition representing the single largest investment in the sector for over 15 years. Bringing TSB into the Santander group strengthens competitiveness in the market and is an important step in creating the best bank for customers.” He added: “As we enter the next phase, we remain focused on a seamless transition, and we look forward to welcoming TSB customers as we become one of the most substantial and competitive banks in the UK - a bank positioned for sustainable growth, long-term value, and genuine differentiation.”
