Overview
- Most closures are scheduled for late April to late May 2026, with four additional locations set to shut by the end of January 2027.
- Santander reports that 96% of transactions now take place digitally, with in‑branch financial transactions down about 66% since 2019.
- Around 291 roles are at risk as staff enter consultation, and the bank says vulnerable customers in affected areas will receive targeted support.
- Following the changes, the network will include 244 full‑service branches within 305 sites overall, spanning 19 counter‑free branches, 36 reduced‑hour locations, six Work Cafés and 111 Santander Locals.
- The step follows a round of 95 closures announced last year and adds to a broader industry retrenchment from high streets that has raised concerns over access to cash for elderly and vulnerable customers.