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flag Lloyds and Halifax are closing 16 UK branches in February 2026 as part of a shift to digital banking, affecting over 21 million app users.

flag Lloyds and Halifax are closing 16 UK high street branches in February 2026, with Lloyds shutting 11 and Halifax five, as part of a broader shift to digital banking. flag Over 21 million Lloyds customers now use mobile apps, reducing demand for physical branches. flag Customers can still access services at other Lloyds branches or partner Post Office locations for basic transactions. flag The closures add to the 6,660 branch closures since 2015, sparking concerns about access for vulnerable individuals reliant on in-person banking.

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