Crap Towns / Stranraer / Banks
How many banks has Stranraer lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 1 branch closure in Stranraer: 10.3 per 100,000 people, 3.0 times the typical town's 3.4. It was Santander, announced in 2026. LINK has also assessed 1 cash machine closure here since October 2024.
5 banks for a town this size and Santander still found a reason to leave.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Santander | 1 | 2026 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Girvan | 39.1 km | 15.9 |
| Cumnock | 78.1 km | 11.3 |
| Stranraer | – | 10.3 |
| Saltcoats | 83.7 km | 8.2 |
| Troon | 75.9 km | 6.6 |
| Ayr | 66.4 km | 4.3 |
| Irvine | 82.6 km | 2.9 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |