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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.

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.

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BCU Bank cheques no longer valid after 24 May 2024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 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.

Banks unite in the fight against scammers

The Scam-Safe Accord outlines key initiatives banks are undertaking to help protect Australian consumers and small businesses.

Successful issue of A$75 million Capital Notes

Police & Nurses Limited (PNL) is pleased to announce that it has successfully closed its A$75 million Capital Notes offering.