Choose Lloyds if...
- You want a large branch network.
- You like Club Lloyds-style rewards.
- You want a broad product range.
- You prefer an established main bank.
Lloyds Bank and Metro Bank can both work as UK high street banking options, but they suit different priorities. Lloyds may appeal if club lloyds rewards, branch access and everyday banking matters most, while Metro Bank may be worth comparing if you prefer store-style branch access, everyday banking and face-to-face support.
Quick verdict
Pick Lloyds if you want a large branch network.
Pick Metro Bank if you live near a metro bank store.
| Category | Lloyds | Metro Bank | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall fit | Club Lloyds rewards, branch access and everyday banking | Store-style branch access, everyday banking and face-to-face support | Tie |
| Monthly fee | Standard account available, with Club Lloyds fee waived when conditions are met. | Personal current account has no monthly account fee. | Tie |
| Branch access | Large Lloyds Banking Group branch network. | Store-style branch network, but coverage is smaller than the largest UK banks. | Tie |
| Mobile app | Strong mobile app with everyday banking tools. | App and online banking for everyday account management. | Tie |
| Savings | Competitive linked saver and regular saver options may be available. | Instant access, cash ISA, children's savings and fixed-term products may be available. | Tie |
| Support | Branch, phone, app and online support. | Store, phone, app and online support. | Tie |
| Extra products | Club Lloyds lifestyle benefits, packaged accounts and borrowing products. | Current accounts, savings, business banking and safe deposit boxes in selected stores. | Tie |
Lloyds and Metro Bank are worth comparing side by side. The better fit depends on whether you care more about club lloyds rewards, branch access and everyday banking or store-style branch access, everyday banking and face-to-face support.
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