More banks are set to disappear from UK high streets in June, with dozens of closures planned across the country. Lloyds Bank, Halifax, NatWest and Bank of Scotland have all been affected, with a combined total of 24 branches either already closed or scheduled to shut before the end of the month.

Several banks say the closures reflect changing customer habits, with more people choosing to manage their finances online and through mobile banking apps rather than visiting branches in person.

But the decision has sparked huge concern, especially amongst the elderly, who rely on the additional support to fulfil their banking needs.

In a statement, NatWest said: “We’ve recently announced that we’re closing some branches. You can still bank with us in many other ways.

“Banking has changed dramatically in recent years. There’s more demand for mobile and online services, allowing you to benefit from a faster and easier way to bank.”

The Natwest logo outside one of their bank branches in the village of OundleView 2 Images

NatWest is one of the banks involved(Image: trenchcoates via Getty Images)

It continues: “We understand the closure of your local branch will bring some changes, and we want to make sure you are fully informed and supported every step of the way.”

Despite the closures, NatWest and Lloyds Banking Group – which operates Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland – say customers will still be able to access banking services through alternative arrangements.

These include temporary community banking events, while dedicated banking hubs are being introduced in some areas affected by branch closures.

To find out more information, visit each respective bank’s websites. Here’s the full list of Halifax, NatWest, Lloyds, Bank of Scotland closures:

  1. Ellesmere Port, Cheshire – June 8
  2. Hunts Cross, Merseyside – June 8
  3. Shipley, West Yorkshire – June 9
  4. Didsbury, Greater Manchester – June 10
  5. Bridgend, Wales – June 11
  6. Cardiff Albany Road, Wales – June 11
  1. Sheffield – Attercliffe June 8
  2. South Shields – June 9
  3. Kirkby Lonsdale – June 10
  4. Boston – June 11

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  1. Golders Green, Greater London – June 8
  2. Birkenhead, Merseyside – June 8
  3. Lymington, Hampshire – June 8
  4. Altrincham, Greater Manchester – June 9
  5. Crowborough, East Sussex – June 9
  6. Lancaster, Lancashire – June 9
  7. Southam, Warwickshire – June 9
  8. Hinckley, Leicestershire – June 9
  9. Birmingham Blackheath, West Midlands – June 10
  10. South Newington, Oxfordshire – June 10
  11. Wolverhampton Tettenhall, West Midlands – June 11
  1. Bridge Of Don – June 10
  2. Haddington – June 11
  3. Rutherglen – June 11

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