This year, 134 rural banks have been approved to withdraw, and the financial ecology in the county area is undergoing a reshaping.

Since 2026, the domestic process of restructuring and integration of village banks has continued to accelerate. According to statistics from Securities Times reporters, as of July 9th, 134 village banks have been approved to exit this year, reducing the total number of institutions to 1048, continuing the trend of faster clearance since 2025. Industry insiders believe that the financial ecosystem in counties is undergoing a reshaping, reducing the number of village banks will promote the improvement and efficiency of financial services in counties.