A MAJOR bank is shutting eight more of its branches this January.
It comes as the shift towards online banking continues, with hundreds of banks closing across the country this year alone.
Halifax, which is part of the Lloyds Banking Group, is the latest to experience more closures in what many deem as a blow to the high street.
Over 100 of their premises have closed down so far, and a further 40 are set to shutter up in 2026.
Speaking on the decision to shut down so many physical stores, a Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson said: “The way people are banking has changed, with over 21 million customers choosing apps to manage their money.
“We’re providing more choice than ever before, bringing together the best in digital convenience with our people.
Alongside the Halifax app, customers can use any Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland branch, the Post Office or banking hubs for their everyday banking.
“They can also deposit cash at over 30,000 PayPoint locations.
Though many will miss the convenience of having a bank nearby to where they live.
The first of the eight branches will be closing as soon as January 1, with more to follow as the year unfolds.
Here’s a full breakdown of the eight closing banks:
- Deal – January 22, 2026
- Hastings – January 22, 2026
- Havant – January 1, 2026
- Middleton – January 8, 2026
- Seaford – January 1, 2026
- Skipton – January 26, 2026
- Wandsworth, London – January 15, 2026
- Yeovil – January 12, 2026
