Santander to close 40 branches in 2026: is yours on the list?
In 2025, the bank shut 95 branches across the UK
www.which.co.ukI don’t have real-time access to browse right now, but here’s the latest overview based on recently reported coverage:
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Santander UK has been closing branches as part of a broader network restructuring to shift more customers to digital banking. Reports in early 2026 indicated another round of closures affecting dozens of branches, following a large tranche of closures announced in 2025. The trend shows the company aiming to reduce its full-service footprint while maintaining a local presence via banking hubs and “community bankers.” [sources reflecting 2025–2026 coverage]
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In January 2026, multiple outlets reported Santander planned to shut a further 44 branches, bringing total closures in that period to around 139 since 2025, with around 291 jobs at risk in that specific wave. The bank reiterated it would continue investing in digital services and in remaining branches, including non-counter formats. [sources reflecting early 2026 coverage]
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Where to check if your branch is affected: Santander has published lists of affected locations for each closure wave. If you’re in Copenhagen or anywhere in the UK, you can typically verify by visiting Santander’s official announcements or local banking hub notices, and by checking local news updates for the specific dates and affected branches in your area. [general guidance from coverage]
Illustrative example: If you live near a branch that’s closing, you can expect alternatives such as:
- Using Santander Local stores or banking hubs for in-person support on a scheduled basis.
- Accessing digital banking for everyday transactions, with in-branch help available at remaining full-service branches.
- Using alternative banks or post office services for cash withdrawals and basic payments if your local Santander closes.
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Citations: coverage on Santander UK branch closures in 2025–2026 reports the scale and strategy of closures and the shift toward digital and community banking, including the 44-branch update in January 2026.[2][3][5]