NatWest Group says it will not announce any further branch closures for its NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank brands until at least 2029. The commitment comes after the company adds nine more branch closures, following earlier plans already set out in February. In February, NatWest announced that 30 branches would close during 2025, with two additional closures scheduled for early 2027. The latest update brings the total number of closure plans to the hundreds already completed or previously announced, according to outlets compiling lists of affected branches and dates. The Independent and other reports say the bank’s 2029 timeline applies to future closure announcements across the three brands, while current plans—including the nine newly named closures—continue to proceed with their scheduled dates. The Belfast Telegraph and The Mirror both report the existence of nine additional closures and provide details in coverage that focuses on the expanded list. Overall, the sources agree that NatWest is pausing future announcement activity until at least 2029 while still moving forward with closures already announced.