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With hundreds of British bank branches already shut, even more are set to close. In recent years, Brits have noticed the rapid disappearance of their local branches, as more turn to online banking.

Lloyds says the closures are linked to a continued decline in branch visits and the ongoing shift to digital banking. It added that all existing branches have now been opened up to all Lloyds Banking Group customers - so any Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland customer can use any of their branches. Santander says: "As a business, we must move with customers and balance our investment across all the places where we interact with customers, to deliver the very best for them now and in the future."

Lloyds says: "Customers want the freedom to bank in the way that works for them, and we offer more choice and ways to manage money than ever before.

"From our leading apps and 24/7 messaging service, to local banking options like our Community Bankers, PayPoint and access to all of our Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches, we're giving our customers the flexibility to bank wherever and whenever they need us."

A spokesperson for Santander UK said: "As customer behaviour changes, we are ensuring that our branches remain fit for the future.

"Our new combination of full-service branches, alongside Work Cafes, counter-free branches and reduced hours branches, aims to provide the right balance between digital banking and face-to-face money management and guidance."

It added: "Closing a branch is always a very difficult decision and we spend a great deal of time assessing where and when we do this and how to minimise the impact it may have on our customers."

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