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Halifax Brand to Be Phased Out After 173 Years, Lloyds Confirms
Lloyds Banking Group has announced it will discontinue the Halifax brand, which has been present on the UK high street for 173 years. Existing Halifax customers will see their accounts rebranded to Lloyds, although the group has not provided a specific timeline for this change.
Branches currently operating under the Halifax name will also be rebranded to Lloyds. The bank will no longer offer new accounts under the Halifax brand. According to the announcement, there will be no changes to Bank of Scotland.
This development is relevant for UK letting agents and inventory clerks who may have clients or business accounts with Halifax, as all such accounts will transition to Lloyds branding in due course. The rebranding may affect documentation and banking arrangements for property professionals who use Halifax services.
Further details are expected to be released by Lloyds Banking Group.
Source: Mortgage Strategy