Closing a savings account online.

It's quick and easy to close your account using Online Banking. Take a look at which accounts can be closed online, and see our simple step by step guide how to do so.

Check if your account can be closed online

You can close your account using Online Banking if:

the balance is £5 or less
you have another account with us to transfer the closing balance to
it has a variable interest rate.

There may be some accounts that cannot be closed online even if they meet the above criteria. If you cannot close your account online, please visit your nearest branch.

Close in 5 simple steps

First, sign into Online Banking using the link below - you cannot use the mobile or tablet app.
If you're using a mobile, please request the desktop site by scrolling to the very bottom of the screen and selecting the last link which says "go to desktop site".
From your account homepage select ‘More actions’ on the account you wish to close.
Select ‘Close account’ from the ‘Account services’ menu.
If the account has money in, you'll be asked to transfer it to another Halifax account. You'll also be asked why you're closing the account.
On the next screen, confirm the details are correct to submit the request. The account will be fully closed the next day.

If you have any issues with the transfer, please call us on 0345 726 3646. If you're calling from abroad, you can call us on +44 113 242 2005.

Sign into Online Banking

Please use a desktop version of Online Banking

Please follow the steps below to close your account, however you need to use a desktop version of Online Banking. You can either use a desktop computer (PC), a tablet, a laptop, or request the desktop site if using a mobile.

To request the desktop site, once signed in, scroll to the very bottom of the screen where you will find some links. The last link is "go to desktop site".

Sign into Online Banking using the button below, you cannot close accounts using the mobile or tablet app. Request the desktop site if you're on a mobile.
From your account homepage select ‘More actions’ on the account you wish to close.
Select ‘Close account’ from the ‘Account services’ menu.
If the account has money in, you'll be asked to transfer it to another Halifax account. You'll also be asked why you're closing the account.
On the next screen, confirm the details are correct to submit the request. The account will be fully closed the next day.

If you have any issues with the transfer, please call us on 0345 726 3646. If you're calling from abroad, you can call us on +44 113 242 2005.

Sign into Online Banking

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From your account homepage select ‘More actions’ on the account you wish to close.
Select ‘Close account’ from the ‘Account services’ menu.
You will then see a page detailing the balance of your account. Select which of your existing Halifax accounts you wish to transfer the money to. You will also be asked to select your reason for closing the account.
The next screen confirms that you are closing your account and where the money is going to, simply click Confirm and the transaction will take place.
Finally you will see a confirmation screen with the option to click back to your account overview page. Take careful note of the What you need to do section.