SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

11 June, 2012


LLOYDS BANKING GROUP plc


(Translation of registrant's name into English)

5th Floor

25 Gresham Street

London

EC2V 7HN

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports

under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F..X..     Form 40-F.....

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information

contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the

Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes .....      No ..X..

If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule

12g3-2(b): 82- _______

11 June 2012

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP PLC (THE "COMPANY")

NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS BY PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE ORDINARY SHARES OF THE GROUP OF 10 PENCE EACH ("SHARES")

On 8 June 2012 the Company was notified that on the same date Ms Cathy Turner

purchased 1,789,436 Shares at 28.01 pence per share.

This notification is made in accordance with paragraph 3.1.4 (1) (a) of the United Kingdom Listing Authority Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules. The transaction took place in the United Kingdom and the shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.

For further information:

Douglas Radcliffe                                                                  +44 (0)20 7356 1571

Head of Operations & Reporting

Email:

douglas.radcliffe@ltsb-finance.co.uk

Ed Petter                                                                                 +44 (0) 20 8936 5655

Group Media Relations                                              

Email:

Edward.Petter@lloydsbanking.com

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                                                                                                                                LLOYDS BANKING GROUP plc

                                                                                                                                                (Registrant)

                                                                                                                                                 By: Kate O'Neill

                                                                                                                                                 Name: Kate O'Neill

Title: Managing Director

Investor Relations

Date: 11 June, 2012