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Exploring a potential merger with Bank Australia

BCU Bank is exploring a possible merger with Bank Australia to create a stronger, future-ready, customer-owned bank.

Scam alert: Bank impersonation scams

There's been an increase in impersonation scams. Learn how they work, and what to do if you receive a suspicious call.

From paychecks to peace of mind: The young Australian dilemma

According to our research, young Australians are feeling the financial weight of the cost of living and housing crises.

Business Banking Update: Summer 2026

Heading into 2026, businesses across the country face a landscape that is both challenging and full of opportunity.

Important scam alert: CEO impersonation emails

Learn more about this scam, how to spot impersonation scams, and what BCU Bank will never ask you to do.

BCU announces interest rate changes – May 2026

BCU Bank has announced interest rate changes following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to increase the official cash rate by 0.25% p.a. to 4.35% on 5 May 2026.

BCU announces interest rate changes - March 2026

BCU Bank has announced interest rate changes following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to increase the official cash rate by 0.25% p.a. to 4.10% on 17 March 2026.

BCU announces interest rate changes - February 2026

BCU Bank has announced interest rate changes following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) decision to increase the official cash rate by 0.25% p.a. to 3.85% on 3 February 2026.

Business Banking update: Autumn 2025

Welcome to the latest edition of Business Matters, your quarterly update from the BCU Business Banking team.

Update to our fees and charges 1 March 2025

We have made some changes to our fees and charges for savings and transaction accounts. These changes are effective 1 March 2025.

Update your digital debit card before 1 January

Due to an Australia-wide update to the eftpos payment system, a small number of BCU Bank digital Visa Debit cards saved in digital wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay) have been identified ...

We're amending our self-service redraw limits

We’re making a change to our loan redraw facility effective 20th August 2024.

We're updating our terms and conditions

We’re updating our terms and conditions across our personal banking products and services, to make them fairer, clearer, and more transparent.

Real time payments with the NPP

BCU Bank members will soon be able to make and receive payments in real-time, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, through the ‘New Payments Platform’ (NPP).

P&N Group appoint new insurance partner

P&N Group is pleased to announce the appointment of CGU Insurance as the new general insurance provider for its BCU Bank and P&N Bank brands.