
Payment API solutions
Driving your digital transformation. More ways for you to make and receive payments.
Our Payment API solutions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Are payment APIs the same as open banking APIs?
No. These are our bespoke commercial APIs designed to provide payment and information services through direct bank integration rather than via a 3rd party.
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I would like my business to accept card payments, is a Payment API what I need?
No. You can accept card payments in person, online and over the phone with Lloyds Bank Cardnet®
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What is the cost of Payment APIs?
For cost information and to answer any questions about API please complete the Enquiry form with your details and our payment specialist will be in touch to answer all your questions.
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What payment validation will you carry out?
To provide an immediate payment capability with no manual intervention, we will validate the debtor account, available funds and security certificates/digital signatures in real time.
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Why choose Lloyds Bank as your Payment API provider?

Looking to accept card payments online?
Accept card payments through your website and other digital channels securely with Lloyds Bank Cardnet® with simple setup and clear pricing structure.

Can’t find what you’re looking for?
We offer other payment solutions to allow you to send and receive payments in a way that suits your business.
PayTo solution
Watch our video on how our PayTo product will allow you to make Faster Payments 24/7 directly from your own system.
PayFrom solution
Watch our video on how our PayFrom product will allow you to take payments in more ways than before.
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