Member benefits

Find out about our membership benefits and how our members use them, including how Russell lead the way on a sign-language course that members can access through the lifelong learning fund, and get the latest deals from the Accord travel club. Check out all our benefits

Accord's successes for members in LBG in 2022

For over 40 years, Accord has been working hard to improve members’ working lives. On this page, we'll look back at 2022 and some of our recent achievements in Lloyds Banking Group, including support during the cost-of-living crisis, pay 2023 and minimum wages, and details of the compensation we've won for our hard-working members.

Why join a union

Why join a union? We'll give you some good reasons to join Accord, a grown-up, professional & independent trade union recognised in Lloyds Banking Group (Halifax, Lloyds, Bank of Scotland) & other subsidiary companies. We get results through constructive relationships with employers and other unions.

Private healthcare cashback scheme

Accord members can claim 50% of the excess they pay out under their employer’s private healthcare scheme for medical expenses – up to a maximum of £100 in any rolling 12 months period. Terms apply.

Accord Travel Club

Learn about the benefits of the Accord Travel Club, including who can use this service, what the travel club can do for you and how they can save you money on your perfect getaway. Not a member? Join us to access these member benefits.

Legal advice team (England & Wales)

Learn about the areas of law that the legal advice team from Slater & Gordon can advise Accord members on. This service is for members in England & Wales. Not a member? Join us to access these member benefits.

Will writing service

Learn about the will writing services that you can access as part of your Accord membership, including the details you need to access this service. On this page you'll find the will writing service for your area of the country. Not a member? Join us to access these member benefits.

Accord legal services

Learn about the legal services that Accord offers its members, including the details you need to use these services. We offer different services across the UK - Slater & Gordon in England, Dallas McMillan in Scotland, and Francis Hanna & Co in Northern Ireland. Not a member? Join us to access these member benefits.

Subscription draw

Join the Accord subscription draw by logging into your Accord profile and updating your payment subscription to include tickets in the draw. Every month the Subscription draw makes a lucky jackpot winner £5,000 better off. Runners up each get £250. But you’ve got to be in it to win it!

Tax services & helpline

Learn about the tax services that Accord offers its members, including the details you need to use these services. Not a member? Join us to access these member benefits.

Accord Lifelong Learning Fund

The Lifelong Learning Fund provides support to members who want to learn new skills, from flower arranging to a master’s degree – you can apply for a grant whatever you fancy doing on your self-development journey. The fund will provide grants of up to 50% of the cost of courses and training materials, up to a maximum of £500. One of Accord's fantastic member benefits. Terms apply.

Commission cashback scheme

Taking out a mortgage, life insurance, critical illness or income protection policy and fancy some extra cash? Our brokers can find you competitively priced policies and the best bit... they'll give you back a lump sum as cashback. Not a member? Join us to access these member benefits.

All about Accord membership

Find out more about all the benefits of your Accord membership, including the fantastic member benefits we offer, and how to get support if you need it.

Six reasons to join Accord

Have you heard about Accord? Perhaps you're thinking about joining? Through this page we'll give you 6 good reasons why you should join us, and what we can do for you.

Membership questions

Your frequently asked questions are answered, including who we represent, how much it costs to join, and more about Accord as an independent banking Trade Union.

Private healthcare cashback claim form

As one of our fantastic member benefits, Accord members that use their employers’ private healthcare plan (such as Bupa, Axa or Mayfair Worldwide) can claim up to 50% of their invoiced excess back from us - that's worth a maximum of £100. Well worth your Accord membership fee, right?

Lifelong Learning Fund: Grant application form

Accord members can apply for a grant from the Accord Lifelong Learning Fund to support life-long learning & skill development. The fund provides grants of up to 50% of the cost of courses & training materials up to a maximum of £500. This fund replaces the Bill Wright Memorial Fund, and the Clive Webster Scholarship Fund. It's one of the fantastic member benefits we offer as part of your membership.

Rules & conditions for free subscription

If you’re an Accord member and you’re about to take maternity, adoption or shared parental leave – make sure you let us know as soon as possible. You may be entitled to a subscription free period of up to 12 months. What’s more, you’ll still be able to use our services and member benefits whilst you’re on leave.

Rules & conditions for subscription draw

Find out about the rules & conditions of the Accord Union subscription draw. Every month the Subscription draw makes a lucky jackpot winner £5,000 better off. Runners up each get £250. But you’ve got to be in it to win it!. The lottery is an optional membership benefit.

How do I apply for free subs whilst on parental leave?

If you’re an Accord member and are due to go on maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave – make sure you let us know as soon as possible. You may be entitled to a subscription free period of up to 12 months