Hundreds of bank branches disappeared from the high street last year as they shut their doors for good, and a similar number set to shut in 2026.
Among the locations set for closure this year are 14 Halifax bank branches that are shutting down in September.
The move comes after Lloyds Banking Group announced that Halifax will be phased out over time, with customers gradually transferred to Lloyds-branded accounts as part of a major overhaul of its retail banking business.
The decision marks the end of one of Britain's best-known banking names, which has been part of the high street since 1852.
These are the Halifax bank branches closing in September.
Halifax bank closures
- Horsham - September 8, 2026
- Cannock - September 9, 2026
- Barrow-in-Furness - September 10, 2026
- Woking - September 23, 2026
- Guildford - September 24, 2026
- Camden, London - September 24, 2026
- Canterbury - September 28, 2026
- North Finchley, London - September 28, 2026
- Wimbledon, London - September 28, 2026
- Durnham - September 29, 2026
- Ealing, London - September 29, 2026
- High Wycombe - September 30, 2026
- Basingstoke - September 30, 2026
- Bury St Edmunds - September 30, 2026
Halifax brand to vanish after 173 years
Millions of Halifax customers will eventually see their accounts moved to Lloyds Bank after the banking giant confirmed it is scrapping the iconic 173-year-old brand.
The banking giant says the transition will happen gradually and insists customers will not lose the features they currently use.
Lloyds says existing Halifax customers will eventually become Lloyds customers, but they will keep many of the things they already have during the transition.
That includes:
- The same account number and sort code
- The same banking app design
- Access to the same branch network
- The same familiar staff in branches
Jas Singh, Lloyds' consumer relations boss, said: "As Halifax changes to Lloyds, our Halifax customers will keep everything they know and love today – the same fantastic app design, the same friendly faces in our branches – even the same sort code and account number.
"But as Lloyds customers, they'll get the best innovation and experiences we offer.
"Our Lloyds customers are already benefiting from a significant investment into propositions like Club Lloyds, Lloyds Premier, Lloyds Ultra and Lloyds Rewards – and now we're really excited that Halifax customers can bank on Lloyds for more."
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