Two cash machines outside the former Halifax branch in Southend High Street have been taped up and are set to be removed after the bank permanently closed its doors on Monday 12 October 2026.
The closure of the branch at 108 High Street marks the departure of another familiar banking name from Southend city centre, with customers no longer able to use either of the two ATMs at the premises.
The building is now being marketed for a new tenant.
Halifax cash machines taken out of use
Both ATMs outside the former Halifax branch have been taped up and will be removed following the closure.
People who used the machines while shopping or visiting Southend High Street will now need to find alternative cash withdrawal facilities.
Why has Halifax closed its Southend branch?
The closure comes amid wider changes to Lloyds Banking Group’s branch network as customers increasingly use online and mobile banking.
Halifax, which is part of Lloyds Banking Group, was among the banking brands making branch closures during October, with 26 Halifax branches scheduled to close across the UK that month.
The group is also changing how Halifax and Lloyds customers access banking services, including plans to bring the brands’ services closer together.
High Street Post Office also closed
The Halifax closure follows the closure of the Southend High Street Post Office in September 2026.
Halifax had previously pointed customers towards Post Office banking services as an alternative, but the former High Street location is no longer available.
Participating Post Office branches can provide services such as cash withdrawals, deposits and balance enquiries for customers of many banks, depending on the account and provider.
The loss of both locations within weeks of each other adds to concerns about access to cash and face-to-face financial services in the city centre.
Other banks are making changes too
The changes are not limited to Halifax and Lloyds. Other major banks have been reviewing their branch networks as more customers move to digital banking.
NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland have announced further branch closures for 2026 and 2027, while HSBC has taken a different approach by committing to retain its existing branch network until at least 2027.
For customers who prefer digital banking, mobile apps and online services can make everyday transactions more convenient. But the disappearance of physical branches can be more difficult for people who rely on cash, need help with complicated transactions or prefer speaking to staff in person.
The former Halifax premises are now being marketed for a new tenant. No new occupier has been confirmed.
With the branch now permanently closed and its two ATMs taped up for removal, the future of the unit is another question for Southend High Street.