Customers of Lloyds Bank in Warminster will be forced to visit branches elsewhere when their local branch closes next month.
The branch at 37 Market Place, Warminster, is due to close its doors for the last time on Tuesday, December 3.
South West Wiltshire MP Andrew Murrison, last year wrote to Lloyds Bank Executive Director Charlie Nunn to express his concerns over the plans.
He said: “I regret that reduced footfall and increased online banking has caused this but it’s vital that small businesses and people more comfortable with cash have access to traditional banking services, especially in a market town.”
Dr Murrison said that since the closure was announced, Warminster has managed to secure ‘banking hub’ services that will mitigate some of the impact.
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Lloyds Bank announced plans last year to close 45 bank branches in 2024 across the UK, including the Warminster branch.
Since then, the big four High Street bank has announced further closures, including its Halifax Building Society branch in Market Place, Chippenham, on April 15, 2025.
The proposed closures are despite the banking trade association UK Finance saying cash remains the second most frequently used way for people to pay for things.
Local branch banking allows consumers to withdraw funds, deposit cash and access face-to-face services.
Campaigners say the branches are vital for people with disabilities, older people and those living in rural areas where mobile phone signals and internet connections may be poor.
The closure of Lloyds’ Warminster branch leaves the town without a high street bank and dependent on online services. However, the town still retains its Nationwide Building Society branch at 52 Market Place.
In his letter to Mr Nunn, Dr Murrison pressed the Lloyds Bank chief on plans to provide continuity of service and help vulnerable and elderly people with the transition to online and telephone banking.
Commenting last December, he said: “I regret that Lloyds Bank have decided to close their Warminster branch against the wishes of their local customers and I remain concerned about their plan for the provision of alternative services.
“Whilst they have indicated an intention to send a community banker to Warminster, there is very little detail.
“I want to know when and for how long my constituents will have this alternative service and assurances that those who struggle with digital content will not be allowed to fall through the gaps.”
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