The company confirmed that 49 branches across the UK will shut between January and October 2026, including three in Wales. Locally, the Ammanford branch will close on 12 January 2026, while the Gorseinon branch will close on 12 October 2026. The third Welsh closure is in Chepstow on 7 October 2026.
National picture
The closures form part of a wider programme affecting Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites. In total, 26 Lloyds branches, 10 Halifax and 13 Bank of Scotland branches will shut, leaving the group with 705 branches nationwide.
The move follows similar announcements from other high street banks, with NatWest recently confirming it will axe 46 mobile branches in January 2026.
Impact and alternatives
Lloyds said all staff affected will be offered roles elsewhere in the business. Customers are being reminded they can continue to use other Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland branches, as well as the Post Office and new community banking hubs. Cash deposits can also be made at more than 30,000 PayPoint locations.
Following the announcement, cash access network Link recommended the establishment of 11 new banking hubs across the UK to help communities losing their last bank.
Bank statement
A spokesperson for Lloyds Banking Group said:
“The way people are banking has changed, with over 21 million customers choosing our apps to manage their money. We’re providing more choice than ever before, bringing together the best in digital convenience with our people.”
Local context
The closure of the Gorseinon branch in October 2026 will leave Principality Building Society as the only remaining banking provider in the town. A new banking hub has already been confirmed for Gorseinon to help fill the gap left by recent closures.
