Halifax has confirmed it will be shutting down 18 branches across the UK throughout September. Major towns impacted include Rhyl, Castleford, Northwich, Skegness, and London.
The closures will commence as early as tomorrow (Wednesday, September 3), which could affect your finances if you intended to visit your local branch on the day of its closure.
It is crucial to stay informed about the upcoming closures as they could hinder your ability to deposit, withdraw, and transfer money if you typically use a physical branch for these transactions. If your local branch isn’t scheduled to close until later in the month, you can continue to use it up until the closure date, provided it’s within its regular operating hours.
Read below for a comprehensive list of all the closures taking place, as well as alternative options if you are affected.
Your options if your local branch closes
If your local branch is closing, you still have options. You can perform many banking tasks at a Post Office branch if there is not another Halifax nearby.
For instance, many of the 11,684 Post Office branches nationwide allow you to send money. However, for services like taking out a mortgage or a loan or opening a new account, you’ll need to visit a physical Halifax branch.
If you have not already, consider opting into online banking. You can do this on any device with internet access, such as a smartphone, computer, laptop, or tablet.
How to find your nearest Halifax branch
To find your nearest Halifax branch, if your local one has closed, you might choose to travel to the next closest one that is still open. If you are unsure which one this is, there is an easy way to find out.
Halifax provides an online branch locator to help you find the nearest branches. Simply input your address, postcode, or city and it will generate a list of the closest Halifax bank branches.