Crap Towns / Swansea / Banks
How many banks has Swansea lost?
Since 2022, banks have announced 6 branch closures in Swansea: 3.5 per 100,000 people, about the same as the typical town's 3.4. Barclays shut 2, Lloyds 2, Halifax 1 and NatWest 1. The latest was announced in 2026. 2 banking hubs have opened here.
| Bank | Branches | Listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 2 | 2022 |
| Lloyds | 2 | 2022, 2026 |
| Halifax | 1 | 2022 |
| NatWest | 1 | 2023 |
| Town | Distance | Branch closures per 100,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Pontardawe | 10.7 km | 18.1 |
| Llanelli | 15.4 km | 7.1 |
| Gorseinon | 8.2 km | 7.1 |
| Port Talbot | 11.3 km | 6.3 |
| Neath | 8.4 km | 4.9 |
| Swansea | – | 3.5 |
| The typical town | – | 3.4 |