About Us
Our purpose remains true to the original vision of our founders. To be the bank that provides banking and financial services for those who care for others in our community.
Why bank with us?
At Bank First, we’re invested in you. As we are owned entirely by our customers, we exist to financially empower people to realise their dreams – not to make money for shareholders.
From the products and services we offer, through to our dedicated customer service staff, we pride ourselves on putting our customers first.
The Cleary family represent three generations of Bank First Members. Three-year-old Alfie, is one of our newest Members and represents the future of Bank First.
We strive to be an employer of choice, and offer a range of benefits to our people to empower them to be their best.
Our founders were teachers by day and bankers by night
It started in the early 70’s with teachers joining forces to form a credit union.
$10 each from 48 teachers across the State to create a line of credit for their colleagues who, because of their profession, didn’t qualify for loans from a traditional bank.
Making the switch to us is not just smart; it’s easy.
If you are part of the education community, you will find a host of extra services available to you and your school.
As a community of Bank First Members, let’s keep working together to be vigilant.
Learn how to protect yourself and what to do if you have been impacted by scams or fraud.
Bank First is proud to be the customer-owned bank that invests in the financial empowerment of its members.
Explore practical strategies for improving your financial wellbeing.
For over 30 years, schools have benefited from Teaching Initiatives Program (TIP) funding.
Projects range from establishing music, arts, math and recycled playgrounds to programs that reflect cultural and Indigenous diversity in schools.
Sustainability
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