Major banks telling customers to use pop-up services in libraries and churches as they shut 254 branches

MAJOR high street banks are telling customers to manage their money in libraries, town halls and churches after they announced plans to close hundreds of branches.

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, which are all part of Lloyds Banking Group, will shut at least 254 bank branches in 2025 and 2026.

ReutersLloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland are closing at least 254 bank branches[/caption]

When a branch closes a bank must provide an alternative way for its customers to manage their money face-to-face.