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Lloyds Apprenticeships 2027

NoApprenticeship programme (multiple business areas, group-wide)

No. Lloyds Banking Group does not sponsor its apprenticeship programme for international students who need a visa. Lloyds Banking Group's own apprenticeship FAQ states directly that it is unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for apprenticeship roles because the salary does not meet the minimum threshold, and separately requires the legal right to work in the UK for the whole programme.

Sponsors grads?
No
Pay vs threshold
Below the threshold
Opportunity
apprenticeship
2027 cycle
Employer states apprenticeship opportunities open for applications on 3rd November, exact year not stated on the page
Confidence
high

Lloyds Banking Group Apprenticeship programme: at a glance

Lloyds Banking Group runs apprenticeships across the UK, ranging from intermediate to degree level, with each apprenticeship designed for a specific role. Apprentices are permanent colleagues from day one and gain a nationally recognised qualification. New programmes were due to open for applications on 3 November. Source

Duration
Typically 12 months to five years, depending on the programme“Apprenticeships typically run from 12 months to five years.”Source
Who can apply
Legal right to work in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship; visa sponsorship is not accepted for apprenticeship rolesSource
Locations
Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds, London, ManchesterSource
Degree requirement
GCSE (or equivalent) at grade 4-9 in both Maths and English in England, Wales and the Crown Dependencies (National 5 grade A-C in Scotland)Source

How Lloyds Banking Group recruits

Current cycle (process page undated). 3 stages, from Lloyds Banking Group's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Lloyds Banking Group names them.

  1. Apply online

    Application form

    Short application form covering the candidate and their qualifications; those meeting minimum entry criteria progress.

    “hit the apply button and complete the short application form. You'll need to tell them a little about yourself and the qualifications you have.”
    Source

  2. Online assessments

    Online tests

    Online assessments of motivation, behaviours, values and written communication, plus written assignments; some roles add critical thinking, technical or maths tests.

    “They'll assess your motivations, behaviours, values and written communication skills. There may also be assessments of your critical thinking, technical or mathematical ability depending on which role you've applied for. Candidates will need to complete written assignments.”
    Source

  3. Assessment day or interview

    Assessment centre

    Final stage varies by apprenticeship: an interview or assessment day, either on the Group's events platform or face to face.

    “The final stage of the recruitment process varies depending on the apprenticeship you have applied for. It might be an interview or an assessment day, via their Events Platform or face-to-face.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Lloyds Banking Group

“Lloyds Banking Group is unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold.”
Lloyds Banking Group, from its own careers pages
The catch: The FAQ requires legal right to work for the full duration of the apprenticeship, so even a visa that is valid now but expires before the programme ends would not be enough.
Lloyds Banking Group early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What Lloyds Banking Group publishes about this programme

Checked against Lloyds Banking Group's own careers pages on 2026-09-22. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: published
  • Degree requirement: published
  • Recruitment stages: published

More early careers programmes at Lloyds Banking Group

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-21. Application dates last checked 2026-09-22. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Lloyds Banking Group sponsor visas for its apprenticeship programme?

No. Lloyds Banking Group does not sponsor its apprenticeship programme for international students who need a visa. Lloyds Banking Group's own apprenticeship FAQ states directly that it is unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for apprenticeship roles because the salary does not meet the minimum threshold, and separately requires the legal right to work in the UK for the whole programme. Lloyds runs apprentices across Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds, London and Manchester, with over a thousand apprentices across the group. The 2027 apprenticeship opportunities were shown as opening for applications on 3 November as of 21 September 2026, with full programme and salary detail not yet published.

What is the Lloyds Banking Group apprenticeship programme?

Lloyds Banking Group runs apprenticeships across the UK, ranging from intermediate to degree level, with each apprenticeship designed for a specific role. Apprentices are permanent colleagues from day one and gain a nationally recognised qualification. New programmes were due to open for applications on 3 November.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme sits below the Skilled Worker salary threshold, which is itself a reason sponsorship is not possible.

What is the catch international students miss with Lloyds Banking Group?

The FAQ requires legal right to work for the full duration of the apprenticeship, so even a visa that is valid now but expires before the programme ends would not be enough.

When do applications open for the Lloyds Banking Group apprenticeship programme?

Employer states apprenticeship opportunities open for applications on 3rd November, exact year not stated on the page. Checked on 2026-09-22 against Lloyds Banking Group's own site.

How long is the Lloyds Banking Group apprenticeship programme?

Typically 12 months to five years, depending on the programme, according to Lloyds Banking Group's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Lloyds Banking Group apprenticeship programme?

Legal right to work in the UK for the full duration of the apprenticeship; visa sponsorship is not accepted for apprenticeship roles, according to Lloyds Banking Group's own careers information.

Where is the Lloyds Banking Group apprenticeship programme based?

Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds, London, Manchester, according to Lloyds Banking Group's own careers information.

What degree do you need for the Lloyds Banking Group apprenticeship programme?

GCSE (or equivalent) at grade 4-9 in both Maths and English in England, Wales and the Crown Dependencies (National 5 grade A-C in Scotland), according to Lloyds Banking Group's own careers information.

How should I confirm Lloyds Banking Group's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Lloyds Banking Group's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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