NatWest and RBS will be closing a number of banks this year (Image: PA)
NatWest and the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) are set to close a staggering 56 branches in 2025, affecting customers who rely on traditional banking services. NatWest is poised to shut 54 locations, while RBS will close two branches, one of which ceased operations last month.
The bulk of these closures are expected between April and June. As digital banking gains momentum, NatWest acknowledges the shift in customer habits but recognises the concerns of those who depend on in-person services.
NatWest clients can use RBS branches for their banking needs and vice versa. For those seeking face-to-face assistance, “mobile branch” services may be available, offering limited banking functions at community spots for set periods.
These mobile units provide deposit, withdrawal, and bill payment options, though some services may be restricted. Customers can also perform basic transactions at local Post Offices.
Data from Which? shows that since January 2015, banks and building societies have closed down 6,293 branches, with an average of 53 closures per month. Out of these, the NatWest Group has been responsible for shutting 1,431 branches.
Full list of RBS closures
- Inverness, 29 Harbour Road IV1 1NU – 14/3/2025
- Inverness, Eastgate Shopping Centre IV2 3PP – 20/2/2025
Full list of NatWest closures
- Accrington, 5 St. James Street BB5 1LY – 5/6/2025
- Aintree Black Bull, Corner of Longmoor Lane And Cedar Road L9 0EG – 14/5/2025
- Allenton, 836 Osmaston Road DE24 9ZT – 13/5/2025
- Alfreton & Clay Cross, 1 Chesterfield Road DE55 7ZR – 2/6/2025
- Basford, 536 Valley Road NG5 1FL – 21/5/2025
- Beverley, 60 Market Place HU17 8AA – 25/6/2025
- Bishop Auckland – 29 Newgate Street DL14 7ET, 29/4/2025
- Bridlington, 2 King Street YO15 2DB – 11/6/2025
- Cannock, 22 Market Place WS11 1BU – 12/5/2025
- Chapel Allerton, 52 Harrogate Road LS7 4TW – 30/4/2025
- Cleveleys, Victoria Square, Thornton FY5 3LZ – 28/4/2025
- Cross Gates, 69 Station Road LS15 8DJ – 10/6/2025
- Dewsbury, 2 Northgate WF13 1EA – 28/4/2025
- Eanam, 42 – 44 Copy Nook BB1 3DZ – 12/5/2025
- Ellesmere Port Town Centre, 86 Whitby Road CH65 0AT – 4/6/2025
- Hazel Grove, 180 London Road SK7 4DH – 19/6/2025
- Heaton Chapel, 44 Heaton Moor Road SK4 4NP – 3/6/2025
- Hollinwood, 794 Oldham Road M35 9NY – 7/5/2025
- Farnworth, 121 Market Street BL4 8EY – 15/5/2025
- Garstang, Market Place PR3 1ZA – 26/6/2025
- Goole, 13 Boothferry Road DN14 5GD – 14/5/2025
- Keighley, 63 North Street BD21 3SB – 16/6/2025
- Leek, 24 Derby Street ST13 5AF – 16/6/2025
- Leyland, 2 Golden Hill Lane PR25 3LP – 15/5/2025
- London (East), 88 Station Road E4 7BB – to be confirmed
- Long Eaton, 51 Market Place NG10 1JP – 29/5/2025
- Longton, Market Street ST3 2HW – 5/6/2025
- Louth, Market Place LN11 9NX – 28/5/2025
- Manchester Portland Street, 60 Portland Street M1 4QT – 11/6/2025
- Mansfield, 9 Church Street NG18 1AF – 26/6/2025
- Market Drayton, 42 Cheshire Street TF9 1PG – to be confirmed
- Mexborough, Bank Street S64 9QE – 3/6/2025
- Middleton, Unit 6 – 9 Midway House, Long Street M24 6NW – 30/4/2025
- Morley, 89A Queen Street LS27 8XR – 8/5/2025
- Nantwich, 36 High Street CW5 5GA – 19/6/2025
- Newark, 1 Market Place NG24 1DY – 17/6/2025
- Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Units 13 & 14 Denton Park Centre, West Denton Way NE5 2QZ – 1/5/2025
- Rawtenstall, 28 Bank Street BB4 8TS – 29/5/2025
- Rochdale, Town Hall Square OL16 1LL – 10/6/2025
- Sheffield, 669 Ecclesall Road S11 8PW – 7/5/2025
- Stafford Greengate, 41 Greengate Street ST16 2JA – 25/6/2025
- St. Annes-on-Sea, The Square, 24 St Annes Road West FY8 1RH – 24/6/2025
- Stockton on Tees, 123 High Street TS18 1NW – 4/6/2025
- Trafford Park, Third Avenue M17 1NW – 20/5/2025
- Urmston, 9 Crofts Bank Road M41 0TZ – 13/5/2025
- Uttoxeter, 26 Market Place ST14 8HX – 2/6/2025
- Wallasey – 31 Wallasey Road CH45 4NS – 21/5/2025
- Washington, The Galleries NE38 7SG – 17/6/2025
- West Bridgford, 52 Rectory Road NG2 6FF – 24/6/2025
- Widnes, 146 Widnes Road WA8 6BB – 8/5/2025
- Willerby and Kirk Ella, The Square HU10 7UA – 29/4/2025
- Wilmslow, 4 Grove Street SK9 1EJ – 20/5/2025
- Windermere, 2 High Street LA23 1WY – 1/5/2025
- Worksop, 69 Bridge Street S80 1DJ – 18/6/2025