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Free everyday bank account

Manage your money with a bank you can trust. Get free everyday banking when you stay in credit. Other fees may apply, like using your card abroad.

Simple everyday banking

  • Open and manage your account in our app
  • Pay securely with Apple Pay or Google Pay
  • Access your card details instantly and freeze your card whenever you need to

Stay in control of your spending

 
  • Track your spending in real time and get notifications when money goes in or out
  • Keep track of subscriptions and regular payments
  • View your credit report and build better money habits

Extras that add up

 
  • Round up your spending with Save the Change®
  • Earn cashback, complete challenges and enter prize draws
  • View your accounts from other banks in one place, at no extra cost

Ready to apply?

Take control of your everyday banking with our Classic account. Open your account today.

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Awarded Moneyfacts Five-Star rating

Recognised for ease of opening across our Personal Current Accounts.

MoneyFacts five star service rating, Personal Current Account easy to open 2026.

Looking for an arranged overdraft?

An arranged overdraft can act as a short-term safety net – a helping hand to deal with the unexpected. You can use it to borrow money up to an agreed limit through your bank account. And you’ll only be charged for the amount you use.

All overdrafts are subject to our assessment of your circumstances, and are repayable on demand.

  • Arranged overdraft information

     

    An arranged overdraft can act as a short term buffer. You can use it to borrow money up to an agreed limit through your bank account.

    • You can apply to add an arranged overdraft to your account and you’ll only pay daily arranged overdraft interest if you use it.
    • If you use your arranged overdraft but pay it back before the end of the day, then you won’t pay any arranged overdraft interest for that day.

    Helpful tools - You can use our eligibility checker and cost calculator to check your eligibility and calculate the cost of an arranged overdraft.

    Applying for an arranged overdraft - When you have applied for this account, at the end of the application you can apply for an arranged overdraft which you can add right away. You can also apply for one later.

    Amending an arranged overdraft - You can reduce or remove your arranged overdraft at any time through mobile banking, online banking or telephone banking. But you must repay anything you owe if you want to remove an arranged overdraft or anything over the new reduced limit you want. You can also apply to increase it. Using an arranged overdraft increases your overall borrowing and may affect your credit score.

    If you don't have enough money in your account or available arranged overdraft to make a payment, we may either let you borrow through an unarranged overdraft or refuse to make the payment. Missing payments and using an unarranged overdraft can damage your credit score, please get in touch with us as we may be able to help you.

    All overdrafts are subject to application and repayable on demand. You must be 18 or over to apply.

    Arranged overdraft details

    • £0 interest free amount
    • 29.9% EAR (variable) representative
    • Your interest rate will be based on how you manage any accounts you have with us and on the credit information we hold about you
    • No unarranged overdraft interest, fees or charges

    Representative Example

    A variable representative rate of 29.9% APR

    A variable interest rate of 29.9% EAREAR is the Equivalent Annual Rate. This is the annual interest rate of an overdraft. This means you are charged over the year based on how often and how much you are overdrawn by, and the effect of compounding it – charging interest on interest already charged. This interest rate does not include any other fees and charges.

    Based on borrowing £1,200

    How much does my overdraft cost in pounds and pence?

    As an example, the interest cost of borrowing £500 is:

    £2.45 for 7 days

    £10.73 for 30 days

    £21.68 for 60 days

    How does our overdraft compare?

    You can use the representative APR to compare with other products or credit providers, this can help you make sure that you choose the right type of borrowing for you.

    Useful tools

    You can use our calculator to work out how much your anticipated arranged overdraft borrowing would cost over different periods of time.

    Cost Calculator

     

    You can use our eligibility tool to find out if you are eligible for an arranged overdraft.

    Eligibility Tool

     

    Do you already have a current account with us and need an arranged overdraft?

    If you already have a current account with us, you can apply for an arranged overdraft through Internet Banking or Mobile Banking. You can also apply to increase your existing arranged overdraft limit too.

    Log on to apply for an arranged overdraft

     

Get your bank account

Account opening is subject to status, 18+, UK resident

 

Start with the app

Whether you're a new or existing customer you can open a new account or change one with the app.

Scan the QR code and we’ll get things started.

Want a joint account?

You can apply in the app if you both already have a Lloyds account.

Explore joint accounts

If you'd prefer, apply through the website.

 

Start with the app

Whether you're a new or existing customer you can open a new account or change one with the app.

Apply for an account Apply for an account

Want a joint account?

You can apply in the app if you both already have a Lloyds account.

Explore joint accounts Joint accounts

If you'd prefer, apply through the website.

New to the UK? Find out what you need to open an account

Let’s look at the details

  • Switch your current account to us in just 7 working days, using our stress-free process

    Whether you want to move to Lloyds or you already bank with us, switching is easy. Our team will do everything to make sure your switch runs smoothly, including transferring all your Direct Debits and standing orders to your new account.

    You'll be able to switch your account to us at the end of your online application.

    Here's how the process works

    • Working day 1
      The switching begins. We make contact with your old bank to arrange the switch.
    • Working day 2
      We’ll let you know your old bank has received your request. We then start transferring your payments to your new Lloyds account.
    • Working day 3-5
      It will take a couple of days to switch over your payment arrangements, and make sure your Lloyds account is ready to go for the switch date.
    • Working day 6
      If you’re clearing a debit balance at your old account, you’ll need to make sure there are enough funds in your Lloyds account to cover the transfer.
    • Working day 7
      Congratulations, your switch is complete. Your balance is transferred and your old account is closed.
    • After you switch
      We'll arrange for payments accidentally made to your old account to be automatically redirected to your new account. We'll also contact the sender and give them your new account details.

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    Current Account Switch Guarantee

    We have designed the Current Account Switch Service to let you switch your current account from one bank or building society to another in a simple, reliable and stress-free way. It will only take seven working days. As your new current account provider we offer the following guarantee.

    The service is free to use and you can choose and agree your switch date with us.

    We'll take care of moving all your payments going out (for example, your Direct Debits and standing orders) and those coming in (for example, your salary).

    If you have money in your old account, we'll transfer it to your new account on your switch date.

    We'll arrange for payments accidentally made to your old account to be automatically redirected to your new account. We'll also contact the sender and give them your new account details.

    If there are any issues in making the switch, we'll contact you before your switch date.

    If anything goes wrong with the switch, as soon as we are told, we'll refund any interest (paid or lost) and charges made on either your old or new current accounts as a result of this failure.

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  • If you have a Basic Account with us and would like to change it to a Classic Account. Or if you already have a Classic Account with us, you may be interested in upgrading to Club Lloyds or one of our Packaged Bank Accounts. Log on to Internet Banking to see upgrade options available to you.

    Log on to upgrade

  • Payments

    Our payments are quick and secure, and we keep things simple. You can also pay a cheque of up to £10,000 into your account by simply taking a photo of your cheque and uploading to the mobile banking app. There is a maximum daily limit of £10,000 per day.
    Send international payments in over 30 currencies, with fee-free euro payments.

     

    Debit card

    You can use your Visa debit card in over 500,000 locations in the UK and 27 million worldwide. Tap and pay with a Visa debit Card up to £100. You can now use the mobile banking app to choose a contactless payment limit between £30 and £95. You can also add your card to Apple Pay and Google Pay. You can withdraw up to £800 a day from a Lloyds cashpoint or other cash machines.

Explore your options

We want to make sure you know about our other current account options. Here’s one that might suit you.

Club Lloyds

For variable credit interest and great benefits, join the Club. £5 monthly fee, refunded each month you pay in £2,000 or more.

Club Lloyds

Protecting your money

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Protecting your money

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) protects up to £120,000 of the eligible money you hold with us.

More about the FSCS

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Overdrafts

An arranged overdraft can act as a short-term safety net if you need to borrow a little extra money. Learn more about overdrafts and check your eligibility today.

Overdrafts

Current account support

Learn how to get the most out of your Lloyds current account with our support pages.

Help and guidance

Switch to us

Switching your current account to Lloyds is simple, reliable and stress-free with the Current Account Switch Service.

Switch to Lloyds

Compare current accounts

We have a range of current accounts to suit your needs.

Browse current accounts

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Compare current accounts

We have a range of current accounts to suit your needs.

Browse current accounts

Important legal information

Lloyds and Lloyds Bank are trading names of Lloyds Bank plc. Registered office: 25 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HN. Registered in England and Wales No. 2065. Lloyds Bank plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under registration number 119278.

We may monitor or record telephone calls to check out your instructions correctly and to help us improve the quality of our service. Calls from abroad are charged according to the telephone service provider’s published tariff. Not all Telephone Banking services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please speak to an adviser for more information.

Account opening is subject to our assessment of your circumstances. You must be over 18 to apply.

Overdrafts are repayable in full on demand.

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