Lloyds made the announcement on Friday
14:51, 17 Jul 2026Updated 16:03, 17 Jul 2026
Lloyds Bank makes ‘brilliant’ announcement for all 28 million customers
Lloyds Banking Group has been recognised as Euromoney’s UK Best Bank for 2026, it has announced. Lloyds, which also operates the Halifax brand, says it has been recognised by Euromoney as the UK’s Best Bank in its Awards for Excellence 2026.
The gong “reflects the support provided to 28 million people and businesses across the UK,” the bank gushed, and “highlights the Group’s progress in financial empowerment, digital innovation and customer experience.”
The bank has a whopping 28 million customers. Jasjyot Singh OBE, CEO, Consumer Relationships, said: “This is a brilliant moment for everyone across the Group. Being named the UK’s Best Bank recognises the huge progress our teams are making together.
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“It reflects what our colleagues do best: making banking simpler, faster, and more personal for the customers, businesses, and communities we serve, and helping millions of people feel more in control of their finances.”
Lloyds said alongside the news of the award, in a gushing press release on the bank’s website on Friday (July 17): “As the UK’s largest digital bank, Lloyds Banking Group is investing in the technology, products and services that help customers manage their money with confidence.
“This includes tools such as Your Credit Score and Benefits Calculator, alongside expanded access to savings, investments and pensions, helping customers navigate key life moments from buying a first home to planning for retirement.”
The bank, which has branches in Birmingham, went on to also detail: “The recognition also reflects the Group’s ambition to embed financial empowerment across every stage of the customer journey.
“By combining data, digital capabilities and AI with the expertise of colleagues, the Group continues to make everyday banking simpler, more personalised and more accessible, supporting households, businesses and communities across the UK.”
Lloyds, which is rivalled by HSBC UK, Santander, Barclays and more, is currently in the process of axing its famous Halifax brand.