Lloyds and Halifax have confirmed the permanent closure of seven banks across south London.

A total of 18 Halifax sites and 22 Lloyds branches across England between April and June are set to close.

It comes as the number of people using in-person services has fallen for years as more people turn to online banking.

An increase was seen during the pandemic as bankers were forced to learn how to bank from home.

Lloyds Banking Group, which owns both high street banks, said the branches to be closed have seen the number of visits drop by about 60 per cent on average in the last five years.

A spokesperson for Lloyds said: “Branches play an important part in our strategy but we need to have them in the right places, where they are well-used.

“We’ll continue to invest in branches that are being used regularly, alongside our online, mobile app and telephone services.”

Earlier in the month TSB also announced it would be shutting nine sites, and Barclays named 15 for closure.

Here’s the list of banks in south London that will permanently close:

Lloyds

Norbury – London Road – April 19

Beckenham – High Street – April 20

Twickenham – Heath Road – May 11

Halifax

Putney – Putney High Street – May 4

Norbury – London Road – May 4

Surbiton – Victoria Road – May 10

Purley – Purley Parade, High Street – June 22