NatWest Group is set to shut down more than 30 locations in 2024 as the recent wave of bank branch closures continue.
The banking group announced plans to scrap 32 physical NatWest, Ulster Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland locations last year.
GB News has previously reported on the decisions by banking groups, including Lloyds, to close down dozens of branches across the country.
Customers of NatWest will not be immune from this trend as banks opt to offer more online services at the expense of in-person sites.
NatWest is set to close multiple branches in the months ahead
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Here is a breakdown of the NatWest, Ulster Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland branches which are set to shut down in 2024:
NatWest
- 20 Melbourne Street SK15 2JQ, Stalybridge - 08/07/2024
- 10 Banks Road CH48 4LG, West Kirby - 08/07/2024
- 1 Princes Street EC2R 8BP, London - 29/08/2024
- 1 Water Lane DE45 1YY, Bakewell - 22/02/2024
- 817 Bristol Road South B31 2WD, Birmingham - 05/03/2024
- 314 Chiswick High Road W4 5TA, London - 20/02/2024
- 267 Castle Street DY1 1LJ, Dudley - 07/03/2024
- 151 New Line BD10 0BT, Bradford - 21/02/2024
- 2 Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BQ, Greenwich - 22/02/2024
- 36 High Street CM9 5PW, Maldon -07/03/2024
- 262 Marine Road Central LA4 4BJ, Morecambe - 28/02/2024
- 509 Prescot Road L13 3BZ, Liverpool - 05/03/2024
- 34 Moor Street L39 2AL, Ormskirk - 27/02/2024
- 1 Taff Street CF37 4UU, Pontypridd - 29/02/2024
- 5 High Street East TS10 3JR, Redcar - 20/02/2024
- 159 High Street WD3 1AR, Rickmansworth - 29/02/2024
- 208 Piccadilly W1J 9HE, London - 06/03/2024
- 56 High Street ME2 4AG, Rochester - 06/03/2024
- 10 Victoria Road KT6 4JY, Surbiton - 21/02/2024
- 10 High Street WV11 1BF, Wednesfield - 28/02/2024
- 12 Station Parade NW2 4NN, London - 27/02/2024.
Ulster Bank
- 1a Main Street BT24 8AP, Ballynahinch - 28/02/2024
- 27 Main Street BT29 4UR, Crumlin - 20/03/2024
- 2-8 Market Street BT30 6LY, Downpatrick - 19/11/2024
- 2 Farmley Road BT36 7QU, Glengormley - 13/03/2024
- 1-2 Kings Square BT5 7EA, Belfast - 21/02/2024
- 186 Main Street BT92 0JF, Lisnaskea - 06/03/2024
- 14-16 Market Street BT66 6AP, Lurgan - 05/03/2024
- 356-369 Ormeau Road BT7 3GP, Belfast - 20/02/2024
- 91-93 University Road BT7 1NG, Belfast - 12/03/2024
- 29 Clooney Terrace BT47 6AW, Waterside - 27/02/2024.
Royal Bank of Scotland
- 23 Sauchiehall Street G2 3AD, Glasgow - 19/11/2024.
The banking group said it is prioritising improving its online banking services going forward, to meet customers where they are.
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.”
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The banking group is focusing more on online banking
PAAmong the other banks and building societies to shut down locations recently include HSBC and Barclays.
The latter was found to have the most branch closures in 2022, followed by Danske Bank, HSBC and Lloyds, according to Which?.
To assist those struggling to access to cash banking services, NatWest has launched Community Pop-ups with advisors offering support to those impacted by closures.
Anyone interested in accessing this service can see if a Community Pop-up has opened up in their area by visiting the NatWest website.
