Crap Towns / Glasgow / Banks
How many banks has Glasgow lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 19 branch closures in Glasgow: 3.1 per 100,000 people, 9% lower than the typical town's 3.4. Bank of Scotland shut 7, Royal Bank of Scotland 3, TSB 3 and the rest 6 between them. The latest was announced in 2026. LINK has also assessed 4 cash machine closures here since October 2024.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of Scotland | 7 | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Royal Bank of Scotland | 3 | 2023, 2024 |
| TSB | 3 | 2023, 2024 |
| Barclays | 1 | 2024 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2023 |
| Nationwide | 1 | 2022 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2022 |
| Santander | 1 | 2025 |
| Virgin Money | 1 | 2023 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkston | 8.0 km | 10.5 |
| Giffnock | 6.4 km | 8.4 |
| Rutherglen | 5.3 km | 6.4 |
| Barrhead | 9.9 km | 5.7 |
| Bishopbriggs | 6.6 km | 4.2 |
| Renfrew | 8.2 km | 4.2 |
| Newton Mearns | 9.7 km | 3.5 |
| Bearsden | 8.1 km | 3.5 |
| Glasgow | – | 3.1 |
| Cambuslang | 8.1 km | 0.0 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |