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Cyclone Alfred: Staying safe, banking support, and service updates

Cyclone Alfred is expected to bring severe weather, including potential flooding, to Queensland and News South Wales. We want to ensure that you can continue to manage your banking securely and safely during this time.

BCU Bank supports freedom school expansion into high school

A new partnership between BCU Bank and Giingana Gumbaynggirr Freedom School has delivered a funding boost to support the construction of new classrooms. Read more.

BCU Bank celebrates local business excellence at Tweed Business Awards

BCU Bank took centre stage at this year's Tweed Business Awards, reinforcing its commitment to the local business community by sponsoring two pivotal award categories.

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.

BCU Bank joins forces with Australia Zoo and Wildlife Warriors to champion koala conservation

In a momentous stride towards koala conservation, BCU Bank is thrilled to announce a partnership with Australia Zoo and Wildlife Warriors.

Credit card use blocked for online gambling

New laws have recently come into effect which make it illegal for an online gambling company to accept a credit card payment online.

Community at the core of BCU Bank

Twenty community and not-for-profit groups have been awarded a total of $50,000 through BCU's inaugural 2020 Bill Ussher Community Grants.

Because we're making online banking safer

With scams and fraud on the rise, BCU Bank is committed to making our online banking safer for our members.

Because Banking online should be easy for everyone

We’re empowering members to take control by making banking online easier and more accessible for everyone.

BCU Bank provides modern banking alternative to Port Macquarie

Residents in Port Macquarie now have a convenient new banking option with the relocation of the BCU branch to the Port Macquarie CBD.

Cheque book reordering to be suspended

From 28 February 2024, members who currently use cheques will no longer be able to reorder cheque books. Please start moving to other payment methods prior.

Changes to cheque facilities

Following the government decision to phase out cheques by 2030, our third-party cheque provider will no longer support BCU Bank cheque facilities by May 2024.

BCU Bank cheques no longer valid after 24 May 2024

From 28 February 2024, members who currently use cheques will no longer be able to reorder cheque books. Please start moving to other payment methods prior.

BCU Bank exits home guarantee scheme

After careful deliberation, the decision has been made to exit the Home Guarantee Scheme at the end of May 2024.

BCU Bank and Beyond Bank explore opportunity to merge

BCU Bank is pleased to advise members that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Beyond Bank Australia to investigate a merger of equals.