Lloyds blamed the decision to shut the branches on customers shifting away from banking in person to using mobile services. Transactions across these branches fell

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches are set to close as the banking group accelerates shift to digital and mobile banking, it says. Find out if your local is affected

Lloyds Banking Group has announced the closure of 136 high street branches of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland in a further blow to customers. The financial giant will shut down 61 Lloyds, 61 Halifax and 14 Bank of Scotland branches between May this year and March 2026.