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Five major banks are shutting at least another 81 branches this year in a further blow for the UK high street.
Lloyds is closing 26 branches, Halifax is to close nine, NatWest will be shutting the doors of 40 of its branches, Bank of Scotland will close four and Royal Bank of Scotland its two.
This round of closures is to start in June and the last of this group of branches will shut its doors in November.
The branch closures are to affect branches in major cities such as London, Cardiff, and Edinburgh.
The closures will also be seen in smaller towns and villages too, and some could see their only banking branch shut.
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Lloyds Banking Group says it will be introducing six "Community Bankers" to provide banking support in local communities.
Natwest says it has a dedicated support line, which is open 8am to 8pm everyday and has shorter waiting times, for customers who are uncomfortable or unable to use its online services.
For those who need face to face help, Natwest also has a partnership with the Post Office to offer banking services support to customers.
Bank closures have become the norm over the last few years as more people choose to do their banking online rather than in a branch.
Lloyds Banking Group, which owns Halifax as well as Lloyds, has already announced a raft of closures in January of this year.
The group announced that 40 branches would be lost between April and June of this year which included 18 Halifax sites and 22 Lloyds branches.
Just this week, Barclays announced the closure of 14 branches across England and Wales.
The news of further closures will be disappointing news for those who depend on the face to face banking support from physical branches.
You can see the full list of closures below.
Full list of banks closing:
Lloyds
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Benton - NE77EE - July 17
Peterborough - PE38BP - July 17
Fulwell - SR69BT July 20
Chapeltown - S352XH - July 24
London - N7 8JU - July 25
Carlton - NG4 1JE - July 26
Cambridge - CB4 5AB - July 31
Shepton Mallet - BA4 5AD - July 31
Hazel Grove - SK7 4DJ - August 1
London - EC1 N2HP August 1
London - EC2 N8AU - August 2
Tumble - SA14 6EL - August 3
Eckington - S21 4JH - August 9
New Mills - SK22 3ES - August 17
Corringham - SS17 7LY - August 21
Wotton-Under-Edge - GL12 7DA - August 23
Downham Market - PE38 9DH - September 4
Shirebrook - NG20 8AD - September 4
Sidmouth - EX10 8LQ - September 5
Porthcawl - CF36 3AS - September 7
Withernsea - HU19 2JR - September 12
Wellington - TA21 8AF - September 13
Newcastle upon Tyne - NE15 8LS - September 14
East Horsley - kt24 6QW - September 18
Ystradgynlais - SA9 1HD - September 19
Doncaster - DN6 7HNSeptember 20
Halifax:
Catford - SE6 4HQ - July 18
Bristol - BS16 7AE - July 19
Tadcaster - LS24 9AL - August 22
Denton - M34 3JU - August 30
Otley - LS21 3HN - September 5
Newton Aycliffe - DL5 4DS - September 6
Porthcawl - CF36 3BA - September 7
Newmarket - CB8 8EF - September 11
Mirfield - WF14 8AZ - September 21
Natwest:
Ashton-in-Makerfield - WN4 9AH June 27
Rothwell - LS26 0AF - June 28
Tilehurst - RG31 5ST - June 28
Bletchley - MK2 2YY - June 29
Bristol - BS8 1BF - July 4
Croydon - CR0 1UQ - July 4
Deal - CT14 6EW - July 5
London - W1D 3RU - July 5
Romford - RM3 8DD - July 6
Heald Green - SK8 3QF - July 11
Hull - HU9 2YP - July 11
Isleworth - TW7 4DD - July 12
Knowle - BS4 2QA - July 12
London - EC1A 4JA - July 13
New Malden - KT3 4HB - July 13
Cardiff - CF24 3UX - July 18
Croydon - CR0 1BJ - July 19
Street - BA16 0EJ - July 19
Aldridge - WS9 8PJ - July 20
Whitley Bay - NE26 2TQ - July 20
Dorking - RH4 1AX - July 25
March - JPE15 8TN - July 25
Peterborough - PE1 2YY - July 26
Tamworth - B79 7LS - July 27
Blandford Forum - DT11 7AF - August 1
Wymondham -NR18 0YY - August 1
Knutsford - WA16 6EG - August 2
Runcorn - WA7 1AQ - August 2
Stony Stratford - MK11 1AJ - August 3
Bournemouth - 8H89US - August 8
Westbury on Trym - BS9 3BF - August 8
Brighouse - HD6 1RL - August 9
Fakenham - NR21 9BA - August 10
Ryde - PO33 2PL - August 10
Hertford - SG14 1YY - August 15
Brighton -BN1 1DP - August 16
Christchurch - BH23 1BB - August 16
London - EC4A 2DX - August 17
Fulwood - PR2 9RQ - August 17
Stratford - E15 4BQ - November 30
Bank of Scotland:
Bearsden - G61 2SP - July 25
Edinburgh - EH1 2PH - July 26
Pollokshields - G41 2NL - July 27
Cults - AB15 9SX - August 14
Royal Bank of Scotland
Tranent - Eh33 1HQ - July 27
Johnstone - PA5 8DX - August 15
A Lloyds Banking Group spokesperson said: “Our customers are increasingly using digital channels to manage their money – we now have over 20 million regular digital users so it’s important we continue to develop the online services our customers want to use. Our branches will continue to be an option for our customers, alongside our telephone services, mobile app and online bank.”
"All of the branch locations announced for closure have a Post Office and at least one free to use ATM nearby.
"As with all proposed closures, these plans have been through LINK’s independent cash-access assessment, where a number of enhancements have been recommended.
"All colleagues who work at these branches will move to a role at another branch or in another part of our business, there are no job losses as a result of these changes.
"All closures have been made in line with the Access to Banking Standard and FCA guidance."
A NatWest spokesperson said: “As with many industries, most of our customers are shifting to mobile and online banking, because it’s faster and easier for people to manage their financial lives.
“We understand and recognise that digital solutions aren’t right for everyone or every situation, and that when we close branches we have to make sure that no one is left behind.
“We take our responsibility seriously to support the people who face challenges in moving online, so we are investing to provide them with support and alternatives that work for them.”