NATWEST and RBS are closing 32 high street branches, the banks confirmed today.
The decision comes as more customers are switching to mobile and online banking.
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The company hasn’t confirmed the closure date for the branches, but usually gives customers at least 12 weeks’ notice.
Vulnerable customers who are concerned about the upcoming changes can call the bank on 0800 051 4176.
A spokesperson for Natwest, which owns the RBS brand, 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.”
Natwest isn’t the only banking group planning to shut branches this year.
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According to experts, as many as 800 branches could disappear from UK high streets in 2022.
Last year Lloyd’s and Halifax announced 48 sites closures, while TSB said in November that it would axe as many as 70 branches.
Santander shuttered 111 sites before last summer, and HSBC revealed plans for 82 branches closures in 2021.
Which Natwest and RBS branches are closing?
Natwest
- Billericay
- Borehamwood
- Bulwell & Hucknall
- Chelsea
- Gillingham Kent
- Gosforth
- Headingley
- Hull University
- Leatherhead
- Leeds Victoria
- Manchester Spinningfields Square
- Marlow
- Nottingham City
- Piccadilly & New Bond Street
- Ruislip
- South Woodford
- Swanley Kent
- Tavistock Square
- Twickenham
- Windsor & Eton
- Derby Crompton House
RBS
- Bishopsgate
- Cardiff City
- Chelmsford
- Cheltenham
- Harrow
- Leeds Park Row
- Leicester Market Street
- London Child & Co
- Nottingham City Office
- Southampton High Street
- Wilmslow
More to follow…
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