Banks was stretchered off during the first half of last weekend's 5-3 home defeat to Wimbledon with a knee injury and returns to Bolton 2 weeks ahead of schedule - his loan spell at Valley Parade was due to end on November 30th.
Bradford boss Nicky Law will now use Aidan Davison between the sticks against Nottingham Forest on Saturday with youngster Nicky Beech on the bench.