You will need your card and card reader to link your Lloyds Bank Business Bank Account for the first time via the desktop browser.
However, if you use the Lloyds Bank Online for Business mobile app and have enabled fingerprint verification, a card and card reader is not required if you are using your mobile browser to connect a bank account.
The following FAQ and 'How to' video give step-by-step guidance on how to connect a bank account via a desktop browser:
How to video: Connect a bank account to Business Finance Assistant – Business Finance Assistant (zendesk.com)