Lloyds Bank reverses decision with new rule now in place for customers

MoneyLloyds Banking Group plcThe change comes after a major campaignNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)14:02, 05 Sep 2026Updated 14:02, 05 Sep 2026A new rule is now in place for Lloyds Banking Group customers after the banking group reversed a controversial decision. Until the start of this month, customers were unable to deposit cheques into their accounts at Post Office branches.‌The decision sparked a national campaign, backed by 121 MPs. Lloyds Banking Group said at the time it scrapped the service that cheque usage was in decline. In July this year, Lloyds said it was in talks with the Post Office to reestablish the service.‌The group has now confirmed the service has returned. Joanna Bickersteth, postmistress in Cornwall, told the BBC : "I'm sure I speak on behalf of all