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International Student
Once you’re living in the UK, you can apply for our Classic Account.
Features and benefits
Stay safe from financial crime
We want you to feel comfortable and safe when you move to the UK. Sadly, some criminals target international students especially those new to the country or banking system. We’re here to help you understand the risks and protect you from the potential consequences of involvement in criminal activity.
Open a classic account
To apply, you need to be aged 18 or older, live in the UK, and have a valid passport. If you are not an existing Lloyds customer you may need to show proof of identity.
Application support
Check out our account opening guide for step-by-step support, or chat with us if you have questions.
If you prefer help in a foreign language, our FAQs can give you extra support.
Explore your options
We want to make sure you know about our other current accounts. Here’s one that might suit you.
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Switch your current account to us in just 7 working days, using our stress-free process
Whether you want to move to Lloyds Bank or you already bank with us and want to open a new Lloyds current account, switching is easy. Our team will do everything to ensure your switch runs smoothly, including transferring all your Direct Debits and standing orders to your new account for you.
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 Bank account.
- Working day 3-5
It’ll take a couple of days to switch over your payment arrangements, and make sure your Lloyds Bank 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 Bank 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 will arrange for payments accidentally made to your old account to be automatically redirected to your new account. We will also contact the sender and give them your new account details.
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 will 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 will transfer it to your new account on your switch date.
We will arrange for payments accidentally made to your old account to be automatically redirected to your new account. We will also contact the sender and give them your new account details.
If there are any issues in making the switch, we will contact you before your switch date.
If anything goes wrong with the switch, as soon as we are told, we will 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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It is less likely that you will be approved for an overdraft if you have not been a resident in the UK.
Arranged overdraft information
An arranged overdraft can act as a short term safety net. 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, Internet Banking or Telephone Banking or by visiting your branch. 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
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
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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.
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Switch to us
Switching your current account to Lloyds is simple, reliable and stress-free with the Current Account Switch Service.
Current account support
Learn how to get the most out of your Lloyds current account with our support pages.
Important legal 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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