Lloyds Bank has announced plans to close 13 more branches across the UK in March 2025, continuing the trend of high street banks reducing their physical presence. The move is part of a broader shift towards digital banking, with Lloyds citing declining in-branch transactions as a key reason for the closures.
Since 2015, more than 6,200 bank branches have shut across the UK, leaving many communities without access to in-person financial services. Lloyds Banking Group, which also owns Halifax and Bank of Scotland, has already closed over 1,200 locations and plans to shut 86 branches in 2025 alone.
Full List of Lloyds Bank Closures in March 2025
Lloyds Bank has confirmed the closure of 13 branches across the UK next month, as part of its ongoing strategy to shift towards digital banking. Here’s the full list of locations set to close in March:
- Bletchley – 87-89 Queensway, MK2 2DW (March 3)
- Blyth – 43 Waterloo Road, NE24 1BW (March 4)
- Dewsbury – 20 Market Place, WF13 1DF (March 10)
- Hailsham – Market Street, BN27 2AE (March 26)
- Hounslow – Treaty Centre, TW3 1ES (March 25)
- London (West Ealing) – 44-45 The Broadway, W5 5JU (March 6)
- Market Harborough – 40 The Square, LE16 7PA (March 27)
- Newquay – 6 Chesterton Place, TR7 2RU (March 31)
- Presteigne – 52 Hereford Street, LD8 2AU (March 3)
- Rugeley – 3 Upper Brook Street, WS15 2DP (March 27)
- Sidcup – 60 Sidcup High Street, DA14 6EJ (March 26)
- Surbiton – 1 Claremont Road, KT6 4QS (March 4)
- Whitley Bay – 257 Whitley Road, NE26 2SY (March 31)
Concerns Over Digital Exclusion
Consumer groups have raised concerns that the closures will disproportionately affect elderly and vulnerable customers who still rely on in-person banking. According to Age UK, more than four million older people in Britain do not use online banking, meaning they may struggle to manage their finances.
Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK, emphasised the need for alternative solutions:
“We applaud the banks for coming together to set up shared Hubs, but it’s important that alternative services are set up speedily, especially in those areas with the greatest need.”
Lloyds has introduced Banking Hubs in some areas, allowing customers from different banks to access essential services, but critics argue they do not fully replace traditional branches.
What Are Banking Hubs and Are They Enough?
Banking Hubs aim to provide basic financial services such as cash withdrawals, deposits, and account support. However, they are not yet widespread, and many communities that have lost branches are still waiting for replacements.
Caroline Abrahams stressed the importance of maintaining physical banking spaces:
“Physical spaces – whether a bank or building society branch, Banking Hub, or alternative suitable provision – must continue to exist so people can still carry out face-to-face tasks, such as withdrawing and depositing cash, applying for a loan, arranging third-party access to their account or starting bereavement proceedings.”
