Thank you for your booking

We’ve received your booking and deposit. Please use the instructions below to pay your remaining balance for Excavate & Stay and Philanthropic places. (Excavate Only places are already fully paid at booking.)

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Why we’ve changed the process this year

This year, we’re encouraging payments by bank transfer where possible. As a charity reducing card processing or transaction fees means more of your contribution goes towards supporting our work. Thank you for helping us keep costs down.

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Payment options (choose one)

1. BACS (preferred for UK payers)

Make a bank transfer to our account using your online or telephone banking.

Account details:

• Bank: Lloyds
• Sort code: 30-93-71
• Account number: 00670400
• Reference: [Site][Period][Surname] (Example: V3Jones) see more below.

You will receive confirmation from your bank and we will update our records once your payment is received.

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2. IBAN / International bank transfer (preferred for non-UK customers)

Please use the international details below if you are paying from outside the UK.

Account details:

• IBAN: GB41 LOYD 3093 7100 6704 00
• BIC: LOYDGB21020
• Reference: [Site][Period][Surname] (see more below)

You will receive confirmation from your bank and we will update our records once your payment is received.

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If you cannot do either of the above or have any questions please get in touch with our Booking Officer Lucy at [email protected]

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How to format the payment reference

To match payments to bookings we must be able to identify which booking the payment is for. Please use this pattern below in the payment reference:

[Site][Period][Surname]

Examples:

• Vindolanda Period 3 Jones = V3Jones

• Magna Period 12 Smith = M12Smith

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We ask that all remaining balances be received before 31st May 2026.

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After you pay

• If you paid by BACS or IBAN please email us letting us know, how and when you paid plus what you paid for - especially if adding extra nights or donations. This and the reference will help us match the payment.

• If we cannot match a payment to your booking, we will contact you.

• To avoid delays, please use the reference format above and keep a copy/screenshot of your payment confirmation.

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What if?

• Wrong amount paid: contact us with a screenshot of your payment and we’ll advise next steps.

• Payment made without correct reference: email or call us with payment details (date, amount, bank name or last 4 digits of the card you used to pay) and we’ll try to match it.

• Someone else paid for you (third-party payment): ask the payer to include the participant’s period and surname in the reference or provide us with proof of payment so we can link it.

If you have any questions or need help with payment, please get in touch with our Bookings Officer Lucy Dracup at [email protected] or call 01434 344 277 Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

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Quick checklist before you pay

• Choose your payment method (BACS or IBAN ).
• Enter the payment reference exactly as [Site][Period][Surname].
• Keep a screenshot or receipt of the transfer or online order for your records.
• Pay by 31st May 2026.
• Email us to let us know how and when you paid as well as what you paid for if you're paying for someone else or adding extra nights or donations.