Branch Closures news and trends

Deutsche Bank to Close About 50 Branches, Expand Video Capacity
Banking // September 18, 2024

Deutsche Bank will close a “mid-double-digit number” of smaller branches in Germany while adding new formats and technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

OCC Tells Banks Not To Hide Under The Cover Of COVID
Bank Regulation // July 13, 2020

The nation’s banks hoping to use COVID-19 as an excuse to shutter branches or get permanent concessions from regulators better think again, the Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Santander To Close 140 UK Branches, Lay Off 800
International // January 23, 2019

Banco Santander’s U.K. unit is gearing up to close 140 branches and let go of roughly 800 employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

RBS Challenged To Reinvest In Small Businesses After Posting Profits
B2B Payments // February 26, 2018

As the fallout from Royal Bank of Scotland‘s Global Restructuring Group scandal continues, the U.K.’s Federation of Small Businesses is now calling on the financial institution to take measures to support the small businesses it harmed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Bank Branch Closures Tick Up as Lenders Merge

April 05, 2026
Bank mergers are on the rise, which could also mean an uptick in bank branch closures. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Deutsche Bank to Close About 50 Branches, Expand Video Capacity

September 18, 2024
Deutsche Bank will close a “mid-double-digit number” of smaller branches in Germany while adding new formats and technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

OCC Tells Banks Not To Hide Under The Cover Of COVID

July 13, 2020
The nation’s banks hoping to use COVID-19 as an excuse to shutter branches or get permanent concessions from regulators better think again, the Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story...

Santander To Close 140 UK Branches, Lay Off 800

January 23, 2019
Banco Santander’s U.K. unit is gearing up to close 140 branches and let go of roughly 800 employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...