UK · 18 May 2026
Lloyds may remove Halifax bank brand
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Many customers could see a long-standing bank name disappear from Britain's high streets. Lloyds Banking Group is reviewing its brands, potentially phasing out the Halifax name from as early as 1 July. While no branch closures are planned, new Halifax accounts won't be available online, and transfers to Lloyds begin in autumn.
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