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

23 September 2013


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- ________

Index to Exhibits

23 September 2013

CHANGE OF NAME - LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC TO LLOYDS BANK PLC

Lloyds Banking Group announces that the name of its principal subsidiary, "Lloyds TSB Bank plc", has changed to "Lloyds Bank plc" with effect from 23 September 2013, the date of this announcement. This follows the launch of TSB Bank (Project Verde) on 9 September 2013, ahead of its divestment as required by a ruling by the European Commission in 2009.

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For further information:

Investor Relations

Charles King +44 (0) 20 7356 3537

Investor Relations Director

Email: charles.king@finance.lloydsbanking.com

Corporate Affairs

Matthew Young +44 (0) 20 7356 3522

Group Corporate Affairs Director

Email: matt.young@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: Charles King

                                                                                                                                                 Name: Charles King

Title: Investor Relations Director

Date: 23 September 2013