Lloyds Bank Business Banking
About Lloyds Bank
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How it worksLloyds Bank was founded in 1765 and in 2009 became part of the Lloyds Banking Group, bringing together Lloyds Bank and the Bank of Scotland, amongst others. Since pooling together the 300 plus combined years of banking knowledge Lloyds Bank has become one of the UK's biggest banks (they are one of the 'Big Four Banks'), serving more than a million businesses across England and Wales. Lloyds Bank used to be one half to the well-known Lloyds TSB bank before their separation back in 2014.
See our full Lloyds Bank business bank account review of features, fees and how they compare against other online and high street bank accounts.
Lloyds Bank pros & cons
Pros of Lloyds
- Overdrafts, loans, and credit cards are available
- Free banking for new businesses for 12 months
- A variety of accounts available to fit businesses of different sizes & needs
Cons of Lloyds
- Critical reviews, especially in regard to customer service
- No digital support channels
Lloyds Bank current accounts
Lloyds Bank provide services for both bank accounts and savings, these are the main features of banking with Lloyds Bank:
- Full suite of business products - access a whole host of additional services to help your business
- Expert support & advice - a business management team is available to answer any questions or offer advice on business matters
- UK customer support - banking support around the clock by phone, or visit your nearest branch for face-to-face help
- Advanced training lessons - learn new business skills including digital skills with online tools and interactive webinars
Lloyds Bank offer a total of two current accounts, depending on business type and size:
- Start-up & Small Business Account - this is for startup businesses that have an estimated annual turnover of less than £3 million. The first 12 months of banking is free and then it's £7 per month.
- Business Current Account - this is their standard bank account, suitable for larger businesses with turnover more than £3 million per annum. There are two tariffs to choose from, their Business Extra (best for cash businesses) or Electronic Business (best for cashless businesses).
These are the typical fees associated with Lloyds Bank's business accounts, outside of the free banking period:
Account name | Start-up & Small Business | Business Extra Tariff | Electronic Business Tariff |
Application fee | Free | Free | Free |
Free banking period | 12 months | N/A | N/A |
Monthly fee | £7 | £15 | £20 |
Bank transfers | Free | 37p | Free |
Card purchases | Free | 37p | Free |
ATM withdrawals | Free | 37p | Free |
Cash deposits | From 90p per £1 | 90p per £1 | £1.40 per £100 |
Cheque deposits | 85p | From 25p | From 30p |
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Lloyds Bank account you must:
- Be a sole trader, partner or director
- Be a UK resident (all owners must be UK residents, if applicable)
- Be a UK-based business
- Be 18 or over
- Need the account for business use
Opening an account
Here's how to open a Lloyds Bank business account:
- To open online download Lloyds' app from the App Store or Google Play or sign up from their website
- To open in store find your nearest Lloyds Bank and head on in
- Complete their application - Lloyds will confirm your eligibility
- Verify your ID - with photo ID such as a passport or photocard driving licence
- Approvals can take up to 4 weeks
Overdrafts
Lloyds Bank offer arranged business overdrafts from £500 up to £25,000, for businesses that turnover less than £3 million or between £3 and £25 million
The typical interest rate is 10.85% with arrangement fees that start at £12 per month for overdrafts between £500 to £5,000 and 1.99% annual fee (£120 min.) for overdrafts of £5,001 to £25,000.
For businesses that require an overdraft of more than £25,000, rates and fees can be discussed upon application.
Lloyds Bank savings accounts
Lloyds Bank also offer savings accounts, these include a fixed term, instant access and notice account:
- Instant Access Account- can be opened with a £1 deposit and you can withdraw as much as you'd like with no fees to pay. The interest rate is 0.60% AER.
- Notice Accounts - choice of a 32 and a 95-day notice account (only available to businesses that turnover £3-25 million), offering interest rates of 1.41% and 1.77% respectively. The minimum opening deposit is £10,000 and the balance of the account must stay above this too.
- Fixed Term Deposit Accounts - deposit from £10,000 and then choose a fixed term to lock your funds away for; three to 12 months or fixed maturity dates, there are penalties for withdrawing before the fixed date. The interest rate varies from 1.21% to 2.80% AER.
Here's a summary of Lloyds Bank's business savings accounts:
Account name | Instant Access Account | 32 Day Notice Account | 92 Day Notice Account | Fixed Term Deposits |
Account type | Instant access | Notice | Notice | Fixed rate |
Interest rate (AER) | 0.60% | 1.41% | 1.77% | 1.21% - 2.80% |
Minimum deposit | £1 | £10,000 | £10,000 | £10,000 |
Maximum balance | £5,000,000 | £5,000,000 | £5,000,000 | £5,000,000 |
Lloyds Bank reviews
Lloyds Bank score a lowly 1.5 stars on Trustpilot, from over 3,300 reviews, with 79% only giving them 1 star.
Lloyds do much better on their apps, with 4.1 stars on the App Store and 4 out of 5 stars on Google Play.
Information correct as of 17th January 2023.