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flag Lloyds Banking Group will close 24 branches in England and Wales in January 2026 due to declining in-person banking, as part of a larger shift to digital services.

flag Lloyds Banking Group plans to close 16 Lloyds and eight Halifax branches in January 2026, part of a larger 2026 plan to shutter 55 UK branches amid declining in-person banking demand. flag The closures, driven by a shift to digital banking with over 21 million customers using apps, affect locations in England and Wales. flag Customers can access services through remaining branches, Post Office outlets, banking hubs, or 30,000 PayPoint locations. flag The bank is deploying “Community Bankers” in local areas to assist those needing in-person help, particularly vulnerable groups. flag This follows over 6,600 branch closures since 2015, reflecting a long-term industry trend.

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