Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) is to close another 53 bank branches in another blow for the UK high street.
The latest announcement means 21 Lloyds Bank, 15 Halifax and 17 Bank of Scotland sites will shut their doors for good between September this year and May 2024.
It comes on top of the 98 branches the banking group said will go this year - including 62 Lloyds, 32 Halifax and four Bank of Scotland sites.
The news of further closures will be disappointing news for those who depend on face-to-face banking support.
If you do need to visit a bank in person, Halifax customers are advised to check if a “community banker” - which use community venues once a bank has shut - is visiting your area.
However, these don’t offer cash or counter services - instead, you’ll need to visit a Post Office branch if you need to pay in cash and cheques, make withdrawals and check your balance.