Santander to Close 14 Branches in August - Full list

Santander has officially announced that it will shut down 14 additional bank branches this August, as part of its broader plan to close 95 branches across the UK during 2025. The bank says the closures are due to shifts in customer behavior, with an increasing number of people choosing to handle their banking needs online rather than visiting physical branches.

A representative from Santander acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, stating that the company carefully evaluates each closure to minimize disruption for customers. They added that the bank is introducing new Community Bankers and plans to improve its remaining network of 349 branches and Work Cafés. These efforts, combined with continued enhancements to its award-winning mobile banking app, aim to strike a balance between digital services and in-person support.

Here is the list of Santander branch closures scheduled for August:

• Blyth – August 5

• Brixton – August 11

• Canvey Island – August 5

• Downpatrick – August 6

• Edgware Road – August 12

• Finchley – August 6

• Formby – August 11

• Holywell – August 13

• Plympton – August 14

• Rustington – August 5

• Sidcup – August 11

• Whitley Bay – August 6

• Willerby – August 13

• Wimborne – August 4

The branch closures follow a series of cost-cutting measures by Santander UK. So far, the bank has eliminated over 2,000 jobs as part of its drive to streamline operations. In the first half of 2025, the bank reported a 5% decline in pre-tax profits, dropping to £764 million.

Last year, in October 2024, Santander announced over 1,400 job cuts across its UK operations. Shortly afterward, the bank revealed its plan to close 95 branches and reduce operating hours at 50 additional locations, putting a further 750 jobs at risk.

In light of ongoing legal and regulatory developments, Santander noted that it will review the outcome of a pending Supreme Court judgment and any follow-up actions by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The bank warned that the final financial consequences could vary significantly—either higher or lower—depending on the judgment's result and any changes to the provisions already made.