What Happens to Your Lloyds Bank UK Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Type
UK bank account
FBAR
Report if US person
Process
Grant of Representation may be needed
Step-by-Step Guide
Notify Lloyds bereavement team
Call Lloyds bereavement services at 0800 100 250 or visit a branch. Provide the death certificate and proof of your authority to act on the estate.
Submit Grant of Representation
For estates requiring probate, provide the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. Lloyds may release small balances without probate at their discretion.
Inventory all Lloyds products
Request a full list of accounts, savings, ISAs, and any Scottish Widows insurance or pension products linked to the deceased.
Document Now Checklist
- Lloyds account numbers and sort codes
- ISA and savings details
- Scottish Widows policy numbers
- Approximate balances
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Lloyds Bank UK. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
Social Security
Social Security must be notified of death immediately. Benefits paid after death must be returned. Survivor benefits may be available.
IRS / Tax Returns
A final individual tax return must be filed for the year of death. Estates over $13.61M may owe federal estate tax.
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans are entitled to burial benefits, a headstone or marker, a burial flag, and Presidential Memorial Certificate — all at no cost.
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