Island Premier Account
The Islands Premier Account is a current account with a range of additional benefits. It’s designed for customers in Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and the Isle of Man.
Features and benefits
- £15 monthly fee unless you maintain a cleared balance of £5,000, in which case no account fee is charged.
- Free international transfers - send and receive money internationally for free. (Correspondent and recipient bank charges may apply.)
- Commission-free travel money.
- Reduced mortgage Valuation Fee.
- Multi trip worldwide family travel cover including, if eligible, your spouse, civil partner or partner and children.
- Commission-free travel money.
- 20% discount on AA European Breakdown Cover.
- Available in Sterling.
- You can also open an Islands Premier Savings account.
For more details on who provides these account benefits, see our FAQs.
Eligibility
The Premier Account is available to residents in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man only with an individual income of £60,000 or joint income of £80,000 or free investible assets in excess of £100,000. Applicants must be aged 18 years or above.
Interest rates
Island Premier Current Account - Current interest rate 0.00%.
Overdraft Interest rates
Islands Premier Current Account - from 29 October 2021
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Planned and unplanned overdraft debit balances (paid monthly) |
Interest rate - % per month |
Equivalent Annual rate (EAREquivalent Annual Rate excluding any changes which may be applicable.) - % yearly |
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Planned and unplanned overdraft debit balances (paid monthly)£251 – £5,000 |
Interest rate - % per month1.13 |
Equivalent Annual rate (EAREquivalent Annual Rate excluding any changes which may be applicable.) - % yearly14.43 |
Planned and unplanned overdraft debit balances (paid monthly)£5,001 – £10,000 |
Interest rate - % per month0.96 |
Equivalent Annual rate (EAREquivalent Annual Rate excluding any changes which may be applicable.) - % yearly12.16 |
Planned and unplanned overdraft debit balances (paid monthly)£10,001 |
Interest rate - % per month0.93 |
Equivalent Annual rate (EAREquivalent Annual Rate excluding any changes which may be applicable.) - % yearly11.77 |
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Avoiding overdraft interest charges
If your account goes over its limit you have until 2.30pm (UK time) to pay in money to ensure the payment goes out, but you have until midnight to avoid any interest.
- If you pay in enough to clear your overdraft you will not pay any interest.
The money needs to be immediately available to use, so you could transfer money from another personal account you have with us via Internet Banking or Telephone Banking or pay in cash over the counter in branch.
We will not charge you any other fees for an Arranged Overdraft but you will normally be charged interest on the amount borrowed.
Returned item
Where you do not have enough available money to make a payment and we do not agree to give you or extend an Unplanned Overdraft, you will not be able to make that payment.
We will write to tell you we have declined your request. We will not charge you a fee for this.
Using other servicesPlease note the information in this section applies to customers with sterling accounts only. Please contact us if you have a Euro account or US dollar account.
Service
Charges
Service
Stopped cheque
Charges
Free
Service
Special cheque presentation
Charges
£15
Returned cheque
Service
Charges
Service
If a cheque paid into your account is returned to us unpaid by another bank or branch.
Charges
Free
Statements
Service
Charges
Service
We will send you regular account statements free of charge.
Charges
Free
Service
If you order an extra statement at a Lloyds Bank Cashpoint.
Charges
Free
Service
Duplicate statements
Charges
£5 per requestAn administration charge may be made for excessive requests.
Service
Banker’s draft/cheque (sterling)
Charges
£10
Service
Holding envelopes and parcels
Charges
This service is no longer available. Existing users please contact the branch:
Jersey: 01534 845436 or 01534 845269
Guernsey: 01481 706317
Isle of Man: 01624 697113
Alderney: 01481 822340Travel facilities
Service
Charges
Service
When you buy foreign currency from us.
Charges
Free
Service
When we buy from you Sterling American Express or other currency travellers cheques which you bought from us.
Charges
Free
Service
When we buy other travellers cheques or foreign currency from you.
Charges
1.5% (minimum £3)
Service
If you have a Premier or Executive Gold Debit Card.
Charges
Free
Service
If you have a Student or Graduate account
Charges
Free
Service
When you buy foreign currency using a Lloyds Bank Premier, Platinum, Gold or Classic Credit Card.
Charges
Free
Cashpoint® and debit card chargesPlease note the information in this section applies to customers with sterling accounts only. Please contact us if you have a Euro account or US dollar account.
When you withdraw cash in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man (whether at an ATM or over the counter):
Service
Charges
Service
Using your debit card or Cashpoint® card at a Lloyds Bank Cashpoint® machine or branch in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Charges
Free
Service
Using your debit card at a non-Lloyds Bank Cashpoint® machine or non Lloyds Bank branch in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Charges
Lloyds Bank does not make a charge but the owner of the machine may. If so, the machine will show you the amount and tell you that it will be taken from your account when you withdraw the cash.
When you use your debit card to purchase foreign currency in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man:
Service
Charges
Service
From Lloyds Bank branches.
Charges
Foreign currency: free. We do not offer traveller cheques.
Service
From any other banks, travel agents, bureau de change and outlets displaying the Visa sign.
Charges
Lloyds Bank does not make a charge but the provider of foreign currency may make a charge.
When you withdraw cash in a currency other than sterling (whether at an ATM or over the counter):
Service
Charges
Service
Using your Lloyds debit card or Cashpoint® card
Charges
If you use your card to withdraw cash or make a payment in a currency other than sterling, the amount is converted to sterling on the day it is processed by Visa using the Visa Payment Scheme exchange rate on the day. We will charge you a non-sterling transaction fee of 2.99% of the value of the transaction. This is a fee for currency conversion.
We will also charge you a non-sterling cash fee of £1.50, except for withdrawals of Euro inside the EEA where you will not be charged a non-sterling cash fee. Where you elect to allow the cash machine operator/financial service provider to make the conversion to sterling we will only charge a foreign cash fee of £1.50, except for withdrawals of Euro inside the EEA where you will not be charged a foreign cash fee. The provider of the foreign currency may make a separate charge for conversion.
When you use your debit card to make a purchase or other transaction (not cash withdrawal, foreign currency or travellers cheque purchase) in a currency other than sterling whether you are in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or abroad:
Service
Charges
Service
Using your Lloyds Bank debit card.
Charges
If you use your card to make a payment in a currency other than sterling, the amount is converted to sterling on the day it is processed by Visa using the Visa Payment Scheme exchange rate on the day. We will charge you a non-sterling transaction fee of 2.99% of the value of the transaction. This is a fee for currency conversion.
The European Economic Area (EEA) means the countries in the European Union plus Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.
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Customer Relationship Agreement PDF (Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets plc) (384KB)
Account terms and conditions (PDF, 310KB)
Travel insurance terms and conditions (PDF, 492KB)
This product is designed for customers living in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
Information on our current accounts for customers in the United Kingdom.
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There is no minimum opening balance for the Islands Premier Account however there is a £15 monthly fee unless you maintain a cleared balance of £5,000, in which case no account fee is charged. You must also meet eligibility criteria.
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£15 monthly fee unless you maintain a cleared balance of £5,000, in which case no account fee is charged.
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That's completely down to you. There's no limit on how much you can hold in your account.
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The Island Premier Account is only available in Sterling.
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You can move your existing account easily from another bank or building society.
Once your account is open, we will transfer everything safely and securely in 7 working days, with the Current Account Switch Service.
The Current Account Switch Guarantee (PDF, 32KB)
Read the Current Account Switch Service Guide (PDF, 73KB)
Click here for answers to some frequently asked questions about the service
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You can access your money whenever you need to, either in branch, over the phone using PhoneBank or Internet Banking. If you're withdrawing cash from an ATM, there is a daily limit of £500.
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Yes, you can use Mobile Banking with your Island Premier Account.
With Mobile Banking you can check your balances, pay bills, deposit cheques, transfer money and make international payments all from your smartphone.
To start using Mobile Banking, set up internet banking for your account and download our Mobile Banking app.
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If you go overdrawn by £10 or less on your Island Premier Account, there are no overdraft charges to pay.
An interest free overdraft of £250 is available on this account. You need to apply for this in advance and we need to approve it.
If your account goes over its limit, you’ll have until 2.30pm (UK Time) to pay money into your account to ensure the payment goes out, but you have until midnight to avoid overdraft interest. The money needs to be immediately available to use, so you could transfer money from another personal account you have with us via Internet Banking or Telephone Banking or pay in cash over the counter in branch.
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If you have an Island Premier Account you can apply for a personal loan. Lending is subject to status. Terms and conditions apply.
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We only offer travel insurance products from a single company, underwritten by AWP P&C SA and administered by Allianz Assistance which is a trading name of AWP Assistance UK Ltd. We do not provide advice on travel insurance and we will not make comparisons with other similar products including those which you may currently hold. You will need to make your own choice about how to proceed.
The account comes with:
- discounted European breakdown cover provided by the AA.
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If you need extra information, please call 03457 449900. Lines are open 8am - 8pm, seven days a week.
Not all Telephone Banking services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Please visit our contact us page for the latest opening hours.
To ensure security for our customers and staff and to help maintain service quality, some calls may be recorded and monitored. Call costs may vary depending on your service provider.
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A debit card is a payment card that allows you to make transactions online and in shops for any number of goods and services, and takes payment directly from your bank account. Millions of people use debit cards, and you get one with most Lloyds Bank International current accounts.
With a debit card, you can:
- book or buy online, in shops, or over the phone
- take out money from any Cashpoint® in the Islands, or cash machines around the world
- use your card worldwide, whenever you see the Visa symbol
- call us 24 hours a day if you have a problem with your Lloyds Bank International debit card.
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Many debit cards are now contactless, which makes paying for everyday things even easier.
Contactless cards allow you to pay for goods up to £100 without needing to enter your PIN. Many shops, restaurants, and businesses have contactless reader devices which make transactions faster and smoother. Millions of people use contactless debit cards.
Most contactless payments will appear in the main section of your online statement within a few days. However, some transactions may show first in the ‘View pending transactions’ section.
Please note: Not all Contactless Card transactions appear immediately on your Online & Mobile Banking statements. If you can’t see a transaction please wait a few days for it to be added to your statement.
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Contactless is a way of making paying for things swifter and simpler. If you have a contactless card and are paying for something in a shop, restaurant, or business that has a contactless reader, all you need to do is hold your contactless card over the reader to pay. If the price is under the threshold which is currently £100, you don’t need to even enter your PIN.
The first time you use your contactless card for a transaction, you’ll need to enter your PIN. Once you've done that, all future transactions under threshold can be contactless. You need to hold your card very close to the reader (around 2 – 4 centimeters) for it to work. If the price of the transaction is over £100, you will need to key in your PIN as normal.
For added security, every now and again you might be asked to enter your PIN for transactions under the threshold. This is likely to happen if you make several contactless transactions in a row.
How to use contactless:
- Look for the contactless symbol when paying.
- Simply touch your contactless card against the reader.
- A beep or green light shows your payment is being processed.
- Your payment is approved.
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All contactless cards have the contactless symbol on them. The symbol is four curved lines radiating rightwards (a lot like a Wi-Fi symbol turned on its side). It looks like this:
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If you have this symbol on the front of your debit card, you can start using the contactless method as described above.
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Yes, whether you have an Apple or Android device you’ll be able to register your Lloyds Bank International cards with Apple Pay or Google Pay respectively. Some device and card restrictions may apply.
Apple Pay and Google Pay are convenient ways to pay with your Lloyds Bank International debit or credit card. Using the latest contactless technology, it's a simple, secure way to make everyday payments with your mobile device.
Your card details won’t be stored on your device or sent to merchants, so your information stays private and secure.
Choose from the options below to find out more and get started.
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For previous interest rates please contact your local branch.
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.
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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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Read the account switching guide (PDF, 80KB)
