Why open a Lloyds joint account?

  • You’ll both get your own debit cards.
  • You’ll both be able to manage the account online and in the app.
  • You can both access all the benefits and features of the account.
  • If your joint account has a monthly fee, only 1 fee will be charged.

We’re rated 5 stars by Moneyfacts for ease of opening a current account.

Features and benefits

Twin debit cards

Both account holders will get a contactless Visa debit card.

Share benefits

You could both access benefits on selected accounts for 1 monthly fee.

Joint account access

Both account holders can manage the account online and in the app.

Optional overdraft

Apply for an arranged overdraft, giving you a short-term safety net.

One shared view

Keep track of shared payments, withdrawals and deposits in 1 place.

Budget together

A handy way to manage a joint budget, for regular bills, shopping and more.

Let's break it down

Who it's for

You can open a Lloyds joint account if you are both aged 18 years or over, UK residents and both have one or more of the following products with us.
 
  • Current account.
  • Savings account.
  • Credit card.
  • Loan.
  • Mortgage.
  • Share dealing account.

Student and youth accounts cannot be made into joint accounts.

Important information

Opening a joint account means sharing both access and responsibility.

  • You'll both be able to use the account's features and benefits without needing the approval of the other person.
  • You're jointly responsible for any debt on the account, including overdrafts.
  • A joint account creates a financial connection between you, which could affect future applications for credit.
  • Either account holder can manage the account, make payments, set up direct debits and standing orders and withdraw money.
  • Both account holders can see all transactions made on the account.

Open a joint account in the app

If you both have a bank account with Lloyds, opening a joint account in the mobile banking app is easy.

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1. Select 'Apply' in the menu bar of the app.

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2. Select 'Current accounts'.

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3. Select 'Open a joint account'.

Existing customers can also open a joint account by using online banking.

How to open a joint bank account

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

 

Already have Lloyds accounts?

If you both already have a Lloyds product, you can apply for a joint account online.

Before you start, make sure you are both:

  • registered for online banking
  • logged in to online banking or the Lloyds app
  • together when you apply

Scan the QR code to get started.

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You both need to have Lloyds products to open a joint account.

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Already have Lloyds accounts?

If you both already have a Lloyds product, you can apply for a joint account online.

Before you start, make sure you are both:

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Need Lloyds accounts?

You both need to have Lloyds products to open a joint account.

From everyday banking to accounts with added rewards, compare our range of bank accounts to find one that's right for you.

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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 18 or over to apply.