Since 2020, over 50 banks have closed in Northern Ireland. What to do if a bank closes in your area.
When your local bank closes, it’s important that you are provided with alternatives.
Below, there is a list of recent or planned bank branch closures in Northern Ireland, information on alternative banking providers, and advice on what you should do if your local bank closes.
Halifax has closed two of its branches in Newry and Coleraine. Click on the link beside the closing branch to see a map that highlights the financial services that remain in the area affected by the branch closure. These include alternative banks, Post Offices, credit unions and cash machines.
| Branch closing | Closing date | Alternative financial services |
|---|---|---|
| Newry | 8 November 2022 | Map of Newry area |
| Coleraine | 10 January 2023 | Map of Coleraine area |
HSBC has closed two of its branches in Coleraine and Portadown. The closed branches and their respective closure dates are listed below. Click on the links beside each of the closed branches to see a map that highlights the financial services that remain in each of the areas affected by the branch closures. These include alternative banks, Post Offices, credit unions and cash machines.
| Branch closing | Closing date | Alternative financial services |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 2 May 2023 | Map of Coleraine area |
| Portadown | 6 June 2023 | Map of Portadown area |
Think about your banking needs and preferences, then contact your bank directly to discuss how those needs can be met after the branch closure.
If the alternative forms of banking, like online or telephone banking, do not meet your needs, you may want to look at switching bank account and/or provider.
View our information on how to switch your current account or banking provider.