VANISHING BANKS

More than 80 banks have closed already this year, with another 160 due to shut before the end of 2026

- By RICHARD AULT

ALMOST 250 banks are due to close in 2026 as the major banks continue their withdrawal from high streets and town centres.

By the start of June, 138 banks had closed across the UK in 2026. June is set to be the most destructive month so far, with 82 branches due to close, and more to follow throughout the year.

In total, closure dates have been fixed for 245 branches of the major banks by the end of this year.

Lloyds customers have been hardest hit, with 82 Lloyds branches already shut or scheduled to close this year, along with 43 branches of Halifax and 28 branches of Bank of Scotland.

That comes after Lloyds Banking Group announced it would close 166 branches in 2026 and 2027, including branches of Halifax, Bank of Scotland, and Lloyds Bank.