Major British bank with 23million customers is axing NINE branches in just days – is one going near you?

HIGH streets are set to lose nine bank branches this month as a pooular banking group is making a series of closures.

The shutdowns are set to take place over the coming days, and could affect millions of customers.

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The bank currently has 614 branches across the UK, but more closures are imminent.

Halifax, which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, will close nine bank branches between June 2 and June 5.

This marks the latest phase in the bank's ongoing review of its branch network.

It is scheduled to close a total of 61 branches by March 2026.

The first three branches in the current round of closures will close on Monday, June 2.

The first affected locations are Felixstowe, Gainsborough, and Kingsbury.

A further five closures are expected later this month, with additional branches across the country set to shut their doors in the coming weeks.

The decision comes after an increased numbe of customers opt for online and mobile banking services.

Halifax explained that the affected branches have experienced a steady decline in footfall in recent years.

The banking sector has responded to changing customer behaviour, as more people choose digital banking options over traditional branch visits.

"Over 20 million customers are using our apps for on-demand access to their money, and customers have more choice and flexibility than ever for their day-to-day banking," a Halifax spokesman said.

The bank added that customers retain access to multiple banking channels beyond the closing branches.

"Alongside our apps, customers can also use telephone banking, visit a community banker or use any Halifax, Lloyds or Bank of Scotland branch, giving access to many more branches," the rep said.

Halifax customers can also conduct everyday banking at over 11,000 Post Office branches and have the option to visit a Banking Hub for their banking needs.

The nine Halifax branches closing in the coming days are spread across England and Wales.

On June 3, three more branches will shut in Horsforth, Launceston, and Letchworth.

While two additional closures are scheduled for June 4, affecting branches in Bournemouth and Leek.

And the final closure of the week will take place on June 5 in Mold, Wales.

Lloyds have also announced a series of closures, with 18 branches affected.