After NatWest confirmed plans to close another 44 branches, many customers are wondering which NatWest banks are closing?
NatWest will be closing another 44 of it's branches - that's on top of the 66 branch closures that were announced back in January. The decision comes after the drop in the number of people using its in-branch services, and it's not the only bank that's been affected, with Nationwide branch closures, Lloyds announcing branch closures and Barclays planning to close branches this month too, while HSBC announced the closure of some branches in December.
The bank closures are just on of many changes on the high street in recent months, after M&S announced plans to close some of its stores and Wilko said it was closing some shops too. With the new NatWest closures set to take place between April and August 2023, plus one additional closure in November, we take a look at which NatWest banks are closing...
Which NatWest banks are closing?
44 NatWest branches have been earmarked for closure, in addition to the66 closures announced earlier in the year. This brings the total NatWest bank branch closures in 2023 to 106.
In a statement on their website, NatWest said: "The way people bank with us has changed dramatically in recent years, with an increased demand for mobile and online services as customers benefit from a faster and easier way to bank. Closing a branch is a decision we take very seriously. We know it can affect people who are less confident with the alternatives we offer, and we'll always work hard to guide you through the changes and find the best way to serve you from now on."
The full list of NatWest branch closures announced in 2023
- Southampton - April 25
- Blackpool - April 25
- London - April 26
- Stroud - April 26
- Fleet - April 27
- Heslington - April 27
- Horwich - TBC
- Dunstable - May 3
- Maidstone - May 4
- Exeter - May 9
- Bootle - May 10
- Crawley - May 11
- Frome - May 11
- Broadwater - May 16
- Colwyn Bay - May 17
- Ilminster - May 18
- London - May 23
- Sheerness - May 24
- Shoreham-by-Sea - TBC
- Llansamlet - May 25
- Cranbrook - May 30
- Torquay - May 31
- Birstall - June 1
- Ashton-in-Makerfield - June 27
- Rothwell - June 28
- Tilehurst - June 28
- Bletchley - June 29
- Bristol - July 4
- Croydon - July 4
- Deal - July 5
- London - July 5
- Romford - July 6
- Heald Green - July 11
- Hull - July 11
- Isleworth - July 12
- Knowle - July 12
- London - July 13
- New Malden - July 13
- Cardiff - July 18
- Croydon - July 19
- Street - July 19
- Aldridge - July 20
- Whitley Bay - July 20
- Dorking - July 25
- March - July 25
- Peterborough - July 26
- Tamworth - July 27
- Blandford Forum - August 1
- Wymondham - August 1
- Knutsford - August 2
- Runcorn - August 2
- Stony Stratford - August 3
- Bournemouth - August 8
- Westbury on Trym - August 8
- Brighouse - August 9
- Fakenham - August 10
- Ryde - August 10
- Hertford - August 15
- Brighton - August 16
- Christchurch - August 16
- London - August 17
- Fulwood - August 17
- Stratford - November 30
Which NatWest branches closures had already been announced?
- Henley-on-Thames
- Thame
- Cheltenham Bath Road
- Ayr
- Dundee
- Devizes
- Beeston
- Berkhamsted
- St Neots
- Cleethorpes
- Broadstone
- Market Harborough
- Clitheroe
- Eastleigh
- Shipley
- Ilkley
- Buxton
- Glossop
- Aberdeen
- Southsea
- Tonbridge
- Sandbach
- Waterlooville
- Cheadle
- Glasgow
- Headington
- Caterham
- Oxted
- Coventry Walsgrave Road
- Edinburgh
- Gerrards Cross
- Lewes High Street
- Balham
- Uckfield
- Addiscombe
- Stourbridge
- Whitehaven
- Wetherby
- Potters Bar
- Bromsgrove
- Wokingham
- Bloomsbury Parrs, London
- Upper Parkstone, Poole
- 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
Why are NatWest closing branches?
NatWest is closing branches because there has been a significant shift to mobile and online banking, causing a decline in the number of people using in-branch stores.
A NatWest spokesperson 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."
It is not yet known how many job losses there will be, but a previous statement from NatWest said: "For the vast majority of colleagues at closing branches, we will look to redeploy them to suitable roles within the branch network.
"For the small number of colleagues placed at risk as a result of this announcement, we will seek to manage any redundancies on a voluntary basis, and also explore where possible, redeployment opportunities."
How many NatWest branches are there?
Following the recently announced closures, NatWest will have a total of 655 branches in the UK. The bank is considered on of the Big Four clearing banks in the UK.
They have promised to "contact vulnerable customers to ensure they can continue to bank with them in the way which suits them best," and this has led to the roll out of a new postal cash delivery and Companion Card service nationwide for vulnerable customers.
Vulnerable customers who are concerned about the upcoming changes can call the bank on 0800 0514176 and You can find out more about the current NatWest bank closures by visiting NatWest.com.
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