THOUSANDS of banking customers are set to see their local branch shut up shop this month as more outlets leave the high street.
The closure come as major high street banks move more of their banking services online.
Data from the UK's largest cash machine network, LINK, keeps track of any planned branch closures across the UK.
So far, six branches are earmarked to close in June.
Lloyds Bank will close one in Wales while Halifax will shut one in England.
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Danske Bank is set to close four branches in Northern Ireland.
It comes after 53 branches were closed for good in May.
Many people, particularly the elderly, still rely on in-person services and the closures will make it more difficult for this demographic to access accessible services.
But there are still a number of ways in which affected customers can access basic banking services without having to venture to the next town.
You can use one of the Post Office’s 11,635 branches to perform basic banking tasks — but not open new bank accounts or take personal loans and mortgages.
Many banks also offer a mobile banking service. This is where your bank brings a bus to your local area that has the services that are usually available at your branch.
You should call up your bank to see if it runs a banking bus and they will be able to tell you where and when it will be parked.
Other banks use buildings such as village halls or libraries to offer mobile banking services.
Banking hubs, which offer traditional shared services, have also been set up in four locations around the UK to help plug the gap — in Brixham, Cambuslang, Cottingham and Rochford.
There are plans to open dozens more hubs across the UK and the ATM provider LINK announced plans for a further eight new locations last month - taking the total number of planned hubs to 47.
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The branches closing this month:
Halifax
- Saffron Walden, England, closing June 26
Lloyds
- Cardigan, Wales, closing June 27
Danske Bank
- Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, closing June 7
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, closing June 7
- Sainfield, Northern Ireland, closing June 7
- Derry, Northern Ireland, closing June 7
What to do if your local bank closes
If a recent bank or building society closure has left you without one nearby, you have some alternatives.
You can carry out most basic banking tasks at your nearest Post Office, although you won't be able to apply for a loan or open a new bank account there.
You can find your nearest Post Office branch by using the locator tool on its website.
It's worth contacting your bank to see what services they have available, and when they might next be in your area.
