NatWest is set to close 53 branches across the UK in 2025 as more customers shift to digital banking. Currently, over 80% of NatWest’s active current account holders use online services, prompting the bank to reduce its physical branch network.
This announcement follows a period of significant branch closures at NatWest, including 48 closures in 2024 and around 20 in 2023. Since 2015, a total of 1,409 NatWest branches have been shut down.
NatWest is not alone in this trend. Across the UK, banks and building societies have closed over 6,000 branches in response to the growing preference for online banking among customers.
Despite the branch reductions, NatWest plans to invest £20 million into its UK network in 2025. These investments aim to improve customer service and reduce the environmental impact of its buildings. The bank is also expanding alternatives such as partnerships with the Post Office and the development of Banking Hubs to support customers without easy access to branches.
Below is the full list of NatWest branches scheduled to close in 2025, including closure dates where confirmed:
- 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 – Date TBC
- 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
The closures have caused concern in small towns and rural communities, where many fear the loss of branches will disproportionately affect elderly customers and those less comfortable with digital banking.
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. We are also significantly investing in refreshing our network to meet customers’ evolving needs and expectations.”
However, the reduction in branches continues to contribute to the decline of traditional high streets, leaving some communities feeling uncertain about the future of local banking services.
Originally published by UKNIP.
