New to the United Kingdom
Whether you’re here to live, work, study, or seeking refuge or asylum, we’re here to help.
Applying for a current account
- If you’re a UK resident, you may be able to open a current account.
- All our accounts come with a contactless Visa debit card.
- We offer various bank accounts and services to help you manage your money.
1. Account opening essentials
2. Information we need
Let’s look at the details
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How to give us your proof of identity online
- Make sure your name, address and date of birth match your application.
- Your document must be valid and up to date.
- Use a device with a good camera, like a mobile phone.
- If using a webcam, switch to a mobile device for better quality.
- Avoid glare and make sure the document is well lit.
- On an iPad or iPhone, use Safari as your browser.
- Use the latest version of browsers. Older ones like Internet Explorer won’t work.
- Update your privacy settings to allow camera permissions.
- Remove our site apply.lloydsbank.co.uk from the list of blocked sites.
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We're here to help
If you need extra support, you can apply for your first Classic account at your local branch, but you’ll need to make an appointment.
If you need advice on the documentation we accept, contact us.
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Send or receive money outside the UK
Send money to almost anywhere in the world, from almost anywhere in the world.
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Fraudsters come in many forms and constantly change their tactics to deceive you. We offer advice and support to help keep you and your family safe.
Explore your options
We want to make sure you know about our international banking options. Here's some options which may suit your needs.
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