Crap Towns / Cardiff / Banks
How many banks has Cardiff lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 12 branch closures in Cardiff: 3.4 per 100,000 people, about the same as the typical town's 3.4. Lloyds shut 3, NatWest 3, HSBC 2 and the rest 4 between them. The latest was announced in 2026. LINK has also assessed 1 cash machine closure here since October 2024.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Lloyds | 3 | 2023, 2025, 2026 |
| NatWest | 3 | 2023, 2025 |
| HSBC | 2 | 2022 |
| Barclays | 1 | 2023 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2026 |
| Royal Bank of Scotland | 1 | 2022 |
| Virgin Money | 1 | 2023 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Penarth | 6.4 km | 7.0 |
| Risca | 13.9 km | 6.6 |
| Caerphilly | 9.0 km | 6.0 |
| Barry | 11.5 km | 3.5 |
| Cardiff | – | 3.4 |
| Abertridwr and Senghenydd | 12.4 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |