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NatWest has announced plans to shut another 32 bank branches in the latest round of closures across its network.

The major high street bank will close the locations between May 2026 and February 2027, with affected customers being sent letters in the post.

Vulnerable customers needing extra help will be proactively contacted by NatWest to inform them of steps they can take to reduce the impact.

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The bank is also bringing community pop-ups to the areas where branches are closing, where advisers will help customers carry out everyday banking tasks.

A NatWest spokesperson said: “We carefully assess where and when we make the difficult decision to close a branch to minimise the impact any change may have on our customers and colleagues.”

NatWest has invested £115 million in its existing bank branches since 2020 and says it plans to pump further cash into its network over the next three years.

It has also invested money into community banking hubs, which are operated by the Post Office.

However, it has announced the closure of 378 branches since 2022, with more than 100 shutting in 2025 alone.

Full list of 32 branches closing

Below is a list of the 32 branches NatWest recently announced will close between May 2026 and February 2027.

Why is NatWest closing branches?

NatWest said the way its customers were choosing to bank was changing and “our network and services need to reflect customer demand and ensure we are set up to deliver the best possible support”.

The bank said many customers are increasingly doing their banking online over visiting physical branches.

Almost 90% of Brits used online banking in 2024, up from 57% in 2014, according to a 2025 survey by financial comparison website Finder.

A host of other banks have closed thousands of bank branches between them since 2015, including Lloyds Banking Group, Santander and Barclays. An estimated 6,693 shut between January 2015 and January 2026, according to consumer champion Which?.

Nationwide Building Society and HSBC have also closed branches in the past, but in recent months have extended pledges to not shut any further locations.

Nationwide first pledged to keep its remaining branches open until 2026 in 2019, while HSBC first committed to no further branch closures in 2023.

What you can do if your local branch is closing

If you prefer in-person banking, rather than using online or mobile banking services, you may wonder what your options are if your local branch closes.

You can carry out most basic banking tasks at your nearest Post Office, although you won’t be able to apply for a loan or open a new bank account there.

Some banks offer a mobile branch service – a bus that comes to your area offering services you can usually get at a physical branch.

Other banks use buildings such as village halls or libraries to offer banking services.

It’s worth contacting your bank to see what services they have available, and when they might next be in your area.

You could also see if there is a banking hub in your local area. The Post Office has a list of all the operational hubs on its website.

Alternatively, you could switch your current account to a bank or building society that has branches closer to you.

You can switch current accounts for free, in most cases, through the Current Account Switch Service (CASS). See our guide to the best bank switching offers.