What does Accord mean to you?

For the past 45 years, Accord has been dedicated to improving our members’ working lives. But not everyone at Lloyds Banking Group or TSB knows about Accord or the benefits of joining us. At our Conference in April 2024, we asked some of our reps what being part of Accord means to them.

Why should you consider becoming a union rep?

Some workplaces and branches within the network may not have a local rep, but it’s important that your voice is heard too. Our local reps provide invaluable support, keeping us informed of key issues and ensuring we stay connected with all parts of the organisation. Watch our video where people like you share their thoughts and experiences on why they decided to stand up and ensure their colleagues’ voices were heard.

According to you

A chance for members to have their say about the things that matter to them, and we celebrate good news stories. If you want to make a point in a future edition of My Accord, get in touch.

Accord's successes for members in LBG in 2023

For over 45 years, Accord has been working hard to improve members’ working lives. On this page, we'll look back at 2023 and some of our recent achievements in Lloyds Banking Group, including: increases to pay, the 2024 & 2025 pay agreement, minimum wages, details of the compensation we've won for our hard-working members, and the support that we've provided to members in challenging situations.

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 excess benefit scheme

Using Accord's private healthcare cashback scheme, members can claim back 50% of the excess they’ve paid under their employer’s private healthcare scheme, up to £100 per 12-month period. The scheme is available to all Accord members whose employer provides private healthcare. 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!

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 excess cashback claim form

Our private healthcare cashback scheme is one of our fantastic member benefits. Accord members that use their employers’ private healthcare plan (such as Bupa, Axa, Mayfair Worldwide or Healix) 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.