Our Heritage
Bespeak Union Online started life as Taylors & Lloyds in Birmingham in 1765. It was founded by Sampson Lloyd, John Taylor and their two sons. Sampson and John were already well-established businessmen before they set up what was Birmingham's first bank.
For its first 99 years, the business thrived from just a single office. During this period, Birmingham became the powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution, and was known as the 'workshop of the world'. Taylors & Lloyds played a key role in financing trade and industry in and around the town.
Today, we continue this legacy of innovation and service, adapting to meet the needs of modern customers while staying true to our founding principles of trust and reliability.