First, don’t just shrug. Complain. Write to your MP. Tweet at the bank. Make noise. They’ll tell you it’s a “business decision,” but business decisions need to consider people, not just profits.
Map shows all the banks set to close this year and in 2026 - Liverpool Echo
Second, consider switching banks. Some challenger banks—like Monzo or Starling—are digital-first, but they also offer cash deposit points at the Post Office. Not perfect, but better than nothing.
Third, support your local post office. They’re about to become the last bastion of physical banking. Buy a stamp, send a parcel, just keep them open. Because once they’re gone, we’ll be mailing each other IOUs.
The punchline? (It’s a little sad, but with a smirk)
So, there you have it. Dozens of HSBC, Lloyds, Barclays, and NatWest branches will lock their doors for good this May. Will you miss them? Maybe. Maybe not. But the next time your payment app crashes or your card gets swallowed by a rogue ATM, you’ll wish you had a human being on the other side of a counter.
Until then, keep your cash handy and your jokes ready. We’re all in this together—just don’t ask me for a loan. I’m all out of branch locations.
