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An update on the potential merger with Great Southern Bank

Police & Nurses Limited (PNL) has concluded its evaluation of the potential merger with Great Southern Bank announced in September 2025 and has decided not to proceed.

1 min read • 29 Jan 2026

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Scam alert: Bank impersonation scams

We’ve seen an increase in bank impersonation scams targeting BCU Bank customers. Learn how these scams work and what to do if you receive a suspicious call.

2 min read • 15 Jan 2026

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P&N Group posts solid growth alongside ongoing strategic investments

Police & Nurses Limited (PNL) ended the year with Group profit after tax of $28.2m, up 17% on the previous year, above system balance sheet growth, and with a stable and resilient capital position.

3 min read • 15 Sep 2025

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Important scam alert: CEO impersonation emails

Be alert for fake emails claiming to be from our CEO. Learn how to spot impersonation scams and what BCU Bank will never ask you to do.

2 min read • 17 Oct 2025

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Business Banking Update: Summer 2026

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

2 min read • 02 Feb 2026

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Fraudulent email – member awareness

We have become aware of a fraudulent email being sent to some members. The scam e-mail advises members that their BCU Bank credit card has been charged.

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.