Full list of 53 NatWest branches closing in UK in 2025
NatWest, which has more than 19 million customers, has announced plans to close 53 more bank branches.
The doors of the banks will close for the last time between April and June.
NatWest Group, which also owns Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank, has closed 1,431 branches since January 2015, according to Which?.
This includes 48 branches that shuttered last year, following 20 in 2023.
The company has said the closures are part of a wider drive to focus on digital banking services.
Which Natwest branches are closing?
Accrington – June 5
Alfreton – June 2
Beverley – June 25
Bishop Auckland – April 29
Blackburn, Audley, Copy Nook – May 12
Bridlington – June 11
Cannock – May 12
Cleveleys – April 28
Derby, Allenton – May 13
Dewsbury – April 28
Ellesmere Port – June 4
Failsworth, Hollinwood, Oldham Road – May 7
Farnworth – May 15
Garstang – June 26
Goole – May 14
Keighley – June 16
Leeds, Chapel Allerton, Harrogate Road – April 30
Leeds, Cross Gates – June 10
Leek – June 16
Leyland, Golden Hill, Chapel Brow – May 15
Liverpool, Walton Vale – May 14
Long Eaton – May 29
Louth – May 28
Manchester – June 11
Mansfield – June 26
Market Drayton – to be confirmed
Mexborough – June 3
Middleton – April 30
Morley – May 8
Nantwich – June 19
Newark-on-Trent – June 17
Newcastle upon Tyne, West Denton – May 1
Nottingham, Sherwood, Hucknall Road – May 21
Nottingham, West Bridgford – June 24
Rawtenstall – May 29
Rochdale – June 10
Salford, Trafford Park, Third Avenue – May 20
Sheffield, Ecclesall Road – May 7
St Annes On Sea – June 24
Stafford – June 25
Stockport, Hazel Grove – June 19
Stockport, Heaton Moor – June 3
Stockton-on-Tees – June 4
Stoke-on-Trent, Longton – June 5
Urmston – May 13
Uttoxeter – June 2
Wallasey – May 21
Washington – June 17
Widnes – May 8
Willerby – April 29
Wilmslow – May 20
Windermere – May 1
Worksop – June 18
Many people, such as older or disabled customers or small business owners, rely on local banks. Rural areas may have poor broadband or mobile phone signal, meaning people can struggle to access online services.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a watchdog, says that banks and building societies shutting down branches must ensure people in the local community can still access their money.
Banks need to open ATMs or open banking hubs at Post Offices if gaps are found. Basic banking services can be carried out at a Post Office otherwise.
This comes as Britain moves towards a cashless society, as businesses stop letting people pay with cash and only offer cards as an option.
By 2026, cash is expected to account for only 21% of purchases.
Campaigners warn this is especially damaging to homeless people, as people increasingly have no money on them.
A NatWest spokesperson said: ‘Our customers are using digital banking more than ever before – over 80% of our active current account holders now use our digital services and over 97% of retail accounts with us are now opened online.
‘Like any business, we strive to meet our customers’ changing needs and expectations and we’ve been responding to the industry-wide shift towards digital services by investing to broaden what customers can do themselves and to offer them greater personalisation.
‘We are also significantly investing in refreshing our network – we expect to invest in excess of £20m in our network across the UK in 2025 to improve customer service, enhance the look and feel of our branches, and reduce the environmental impact of our buildings, as well as continuing to invest in shared solutions like the Post Office and Banking Hubs.’
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