The leading high street bank currently has over 520 branches across the UK and the NatWest Group boasts over 19 million customers.
NatWest Group, which also owns Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, has already closed a number of stores in recent years.
It closed 48 branches in 2024, compared to nearly 20 the year before.
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It now plans to close a further 53 NatWest branches by 2025.
NatWest said: “Banking has changed dramatically in recent years, and demand for mobile and online services is increasing as our customers benefit from faster and easier banking transactions.
“Closing a branch is a decision we take very seriously.
“We are aware that this may have an impact on people who are unsure of the alternatives we offer. We are always committed to guiding and supporting our customers through change and to better serve them going forward. We will do our best to find the best way.”
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Full list of NatWest branches closing in 2025
According to the bank's website, the following NatWest branches will close in 2025:
Accrington (5 June) Aintree Black Bulls (14 May) Alfreton & Clay Cross (2 June) Allenton Derby (13 May) Basford (21 May) Beverley (June 25th) Bishop Auckland (29th April) Bridlington (11th June) Cannock (May) 12) Chapel Allerton (30th April) Chingford (dates not confirmed) Cleveleys (April 28th) Crossgates (June 10th) Denton Park Newcastle upon Tyne (May 1st) Dewsbury (April 28th) Enham (May 12th) Ellesmere Port Town Center ( 4th June) Farnworth (15th May) Garstang (26th June) Goole (14th May) Hazelgrove (June 19) Heaton Chapel (June 3) Hollinwood (May) 7) Hunters Bar Sheffield (May 7) Keighley (June 16) Leake (June 16) Leyland (May 15) Sun) Long Eaton (May 29) Longton Staffs (June 5) Louth (May 28) Manchester Portland Street (June 11) Mansfield (June 26) Mexborough (June 3) Middleton (April 30) Morley (May 8) Nantwich (June 19) Newark (June 17) Rawtenstall (May 29) Sun) Rochdale (June 10) St Anne's-on-Sea (June 24) Stafford Greengate (June 25) Stockton-on-Tees (4 June) Trafford Park (20 May) Urmston (13 May) Uttoxeter (2 June) Wallasey (21 May) Washington Town Center (17 June) Westbridge Ford (24th June) Widnes (8th May) Willerby & Kirkela (29th April) Wilmslow (20th May) Windermere (May 1st) Worksop (June 18th)
Royal Bank of Scotland closure
RBS also plans to close two branches in 2025:
Inverness – Eastgate Shopping Center (February 20) Inverness – Harbor Road (March 14)
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More ways to bank with NatWest
If your local NatWest branch is scheduled to close, there's no need to worry. There are various other ways to conduct banking transactions.
Mobile Banking with the NatWest App Online Banking – Make payments, go paperless, view and download statements and more all from the comfort of your home Video Banking – Set up a face-to-face meeting with a NatWest Banker on your phone, tablet , or computer
Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert website adds that you can also withdraw and deposit cash at your local post office or use NatWest's sister banks, including RBS.
