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Shared Tenants Insurance 
Contents insurance for people who share a rented home.

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Send any currency other than Euros outside the UK.
Sending Money Abroad
Easily and securely by phone or in branch.

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Mobile Banking 
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New to the UK 

If you’re thinking of coming to the UK or have already moved here, welcome! 
We have a wide range of products and services to cater for your needs. We also have useful information that will help you get settled in the UK, whether you’re planning to come here to live and work, or as an international student.

Overview

It’s simple to open an account with us. Normally all you need is your passport or ID card.

Our bank accounts
For customers who are new to the UK we recommend our Silver and Classic Accounts*. Both accounts include a VISA debit card and provide other great benefits.

  • Our Silver Account is packed with great benefits including European Travel Insurance for you and your partner, Mobile Phone Insurance and AA Breakdown Cover - Find out more
  • Our Classic Account provides you with free everyday banking as long as you stay in credit.
  • Alternatively you may find that a bank account held offshore is more suitable for your needs. For example, If you are likely to move between countries rather than be resident in the UK, a Lloyds TSB International Account may prove more tax efficient. You can also open an account in Euro or US Dollars, as well as Sterling.

View our full range of bank accounts.

  • What proof of identity can I use?
  • If you are an international student our requirements are a little different. Find out more

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

Why Lloyds TSB?

We’re Britain’s most trusted bank**

Lloyds TSB has been voted  most trusted bank in Britain for 8 years running. It’s one of the reasons we have more current account customers than any other bank in the UK***.

We’re everywhere
We have over 1,900 branches, more than any other bank in the UK - so you’ll find us in nearly every high street. And with one of the largest ATM networks in the UK - over 4,000, you access your money easily and quickly.

We give you lots of benefits with our bank accounts, including:

  • A VISA debit card you can use in over 500,000 places in the UK and 18 million outlets worldwide.
  • No charges when you use your debit card to withdraw cash from over 4,000 Lloyds TSB ATMs (Cashpoint®). You can also withdraw cash free of charge from over 30,000 ATMs throughout the UK, in the LINK network. (This does not apply to customers holding a Cash Account).
  • We do not charge you for use of our Internet and Telephone Banking (PhoneBank®) services, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or for use of our branches.

** Readers Digest European Trusted Brands Survey 2009.
*** GfK FRS 6 months ending April 2009 based on 29,441 current account customers in Great Britain.

Our bank accounts

For customers who are new to the UK we recommend our Classic and Silver Accounts*. Both accounts will meet all of your essential banking needs, including a Visa debit card and free access to your account through our branches, Internet Banking and Telephone Banking (PhoneBank®).

The Classic Account provides you with free everyday banking when you’re in credit.

The Silver Account is packed with great benefits including European Travel Insurance, AA Breakdown Cover and International Mobile Phone Insurance.

This account currently has a great offer of £3 a month for the first two months, after this it is £7.95 a month.

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

Apply

When you’re ready to open your Lloyds TSB account, just bring your passport or EU/EEA ID card into your nearest branch*. That is usually all we will need, but occasionally we may need to ask you for a second piece of identification. One of our staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have and explain our different accounts.

 In branch
Visit your nearest branch.

What proof of identity can I use?

If you are an overseas student you will also need to provide a letter from your university or college. It should be on letter headed paper and confirm you have a guaranteed place on a course that is longer than six months, and show your start and graduation dates.

View our full range of bank accounts or visit any of our branches.

Alternatively you may find that a bank account held offshore is more suitable for your needs. For example, if you are likely to move between countries rather than be resident in the UK, a Lloyds TSB International Account may prove more tax efficient. You can also open an account in Euro or US Dollars, as well as Sterling.

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