As of the 17th of August 2015, Mecu rebranded to Bank Australia.
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trevGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 4 reviews
The best bank in Australia!
I've been with bank australia for over 3 years now. they are fantastic!
by far the most ethical bank in australia, they truly care about where you money goes and what it supports via investments.
they have taken a great stand on environment issues, on women's equality issues, for those experiencing homelessness, and for trying to end the live export of farmed animals.
they have a great mobile app, I'm very happy with this bank and recommend them to everyone!
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Mrs BCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
Super friendly and helpful!
I bank with the Bendigo branch of Bank Australia. I'm always greeted with with a smile when I walk in, no matter who I see. Rachael H and Jade M were super helpful when my Mum passed away and I needed help with her estate. The mortgage I have is so easy to manage that I'm taking out my next one with Bank Australia too! They all seem to love their work, and it shows. Its so much better than dealing with a big faceless bank. Keep up the great work Bendigo!! :-)
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AnnaVictoria
Excellent Customer Service
My experience with Bank Australia has always been positive and I do not regret for a moment, banking with them. Great communication, ease of use online and also love the ethical stance. Many thanks to those in particular at Melbourne Lending for making the stressful time of shifting house and loans so easy. When banking can be a pleasure...Thank you
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PhredddThe Mallee, VIC
- 2 reviews
- Branches
- Verified customer
Great personal service. A bank that really cares.
A large bank with personal service. Nothing was too much trouble. They were prepared to accommodate my strange requests and work with me to progress to some great products. I have now added four new services with them and looking at more. Thanks for being helpful.
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JohnGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
Great service
Have been with Bank Australia for well over 10 years and always found them easy to deal with, reliable, friendly & helpful. This latest interaction was to help with my elderly mother's accounts using power of attorney - no trouble here, unlike another bank I'm also dealing with in the same capacity where I have to jump through so many hoops & red-tape it's ridiculous!
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JessieGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Wonderful support through mortgage process
We have been with bank Australia for around 6 years now and love the real customer care you get when you visit a branch. We recently got a mortgage with bank Australia for an off the plan home, and we found the service to be exceptional. We also love knowing that the interest paid to the bank on our mortgage is going towards sustainable and ethical ventures. Thankyou!
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JuddSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Ethical approach to money + really helpful + great rates
We just joined Bank Australia for home loan, credit cards and insurance. Everyone has been really helpful, particularly Eddie Jara from lending who did a thorough and speedy job with our refinance. The whole experience of moving everything over has been smooth. We love Bank Australia's ethical approach to money and we got a great home loan rate as well.
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DimitriADickson 2602, ACT
- Online
- Verified customer
Finally, a bank with ethics
Easy to sign up with, been hassle-free so far, provided competitive rates, and I know they stand for ethics in Australia. Perfect bank. If you're thinking of moving from the big three banks like I was, stop putting it off and go with this bank. Highly recommended!
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Liam Wood-BakerHobart, TAS
- Online
- Verified customer
Clean UI, nice design, can't ask for more
Just joined BA, customer has been excellent. The bank noticed a foreign IP address accessing my account and dealt with that and with me very promptly and helpfully. All good
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- Branches
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Wish we had changed banks earlier
We are currently in the process of moving all our banking from one of the big four banks to Bank Australia due to their ethical, environmental and sustainability credentials. The findings of the RC was the final trigger for us to do it. In all of our interactions with BA staff, they have been very friendly, helpful and accommodating, which has made this huge task a lot easier. We love their conservation project as well as their competitive products. Looking forward to being away from our Big 4 knowing BA clean money approach to loaning and investing money is aligned with our values and helps our daughter's future rather than harming it.
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Amy Appleton
- 2 reviews
Experience equalled expectations.
We recently moved our banking across from one of the big four banks. Eddie, our BA representative, managed the transition smoothly and professionally. The Bank Australia app is easy to use and the call centre very efficient - several calls later, Ive only been placed on hold once, and for less than two minutes. Any query weve had has been addressed quickly and effectively. Aside from feeling reassured that Bank Australia is focused on ethical practice, its products and services have also met - and in some cases, exceeded - our expectations. Highly recommend.
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- Online
- Verified customer
Finally an Ethical Bank
Ive recently moved my home loan from one of the big 4 to Bank Australia. After the findings of the Hayne RC it feels good to support a bank with its ethics and morals in the right place. The customer service is supreme with a dedicated expert to help you throughout the process. The big 4 have nothing on this awesome little bank. We will be moving all of our accounts very soon.
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Great customer service and ethics
I've recently joined Bank Australia and am very impressed with their timely and helpful customer service. I'm also happy to see how much of an effort has gone into being environmentally and socially responsible, such as no investments in the fossil fuel, tobacco or gambling industries, and a lot of great initiatives like the Conservation Reserve. The website is easy to navigate, full of good info and the app is easy to use. Highly recommended.
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Avalanche of paperwork, called my employer and ran a title search when I applied for a $3k credit card
Was switching from the Commbank, happy to switch to an ethical bank.
I had no problems opening a Bank Australia savings account, but when I applied for a $3k credit card, their online system didn't work. Had to do it by phone and email, and here's the list of paperwork they had me submit:
- Privacy disclosure allowing them to confirm my employment
- Two referees
- Two (2) recent and consecutive payslips
- 3 months of bank statements showing salary credits
- Most recent statement for one (1) debt
- Last 3 months statements- main transaction account...Read more
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Not able to lend for a 500 acre farm
I was looking at changing to Bank Australia but was told that they would not consider lending for a 500 acre farm due to its size. They did not even ask the price (only 245k). Disappointing
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Bank A.Bank Australia
Hi Sully. Sorry we weren't able to help you out this time. We've shared your feedback with our Lending team. Thanks, Bank Australia team
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countrymouseWestern Australia
- 4 reviews
- Online
- Verified customer
Very helpful staff
I've recently joined Bank Australia and all my contacts and experiences have been very positive. I needed help to correct an error I'd made when opening the account and spoke on the phone to Maddie who was most helpful, professional and very patient. She waited on the phone whilst, with her help, I corrected the error. As my typing is not the fastest, her patience was appreciated! Great service. A follow up call from another staff member a few days after opening the account was also helpful. The bank's website and app are easy to use and ...Read more
navigate. I'm receiving a good interest rate and the bank's ethical philosophy and values are very refreshing. I highly recommend this bank and wish I'd joined them earlier. I'll definitely be moving more accounts over to them.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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CraigGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 3 reviews
Unable to access services for 6 months
I really wanted to switch to an ethical bank as Australia's big 4 certainly are not, I lasted only a couple of weeks and had to stay with my existing bank as I wasn't able to borrow a cent for at least another 6 months as I have changed jobs. I have been with my current employer for 3 months, but lasted 13 years with my previous employer. I was looking at borrowing a small amount to finish the backyard, but could not and I wasn't even asked about my my partners income/job status, equity in the home, savings, or super. I really wanted this bank to be different and I really wanted it to work. I am truly disappointed.
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Bank A.Bank Australia
Hi Craig. Thanks for taking the time to give feedback, sorry to hear you're disappointed. If you could private message us your contact details, and the branch you visited, we can look into this our en... Read more
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My bank
With bank about 6 years maybe. Took out a mortgage house loan four years ago. Very good service, philosophy, interest, and we own it! We dont have to support a dividend. I would recommend to everyone. Thanks for the opportunity to write.
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playajayNorth Queensland, QLD
- 3 reviews
- Online
- Verified customer
Finally an ethical bank
I joined 2 weeks ago. The day after I joined, I got a phone call and the guy answered all my questions and was very helpful.
I appreciate the transparency of the bank via website. They clearly state what they do with my money. Im also a shareholder automatically when I join!
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ScottPerth, WA
Ethical banking, great service. Why wait?
Moved all our banking and mortgage to BA earlier in the year and wish I'd done so earlier. Recently extended our mortgage with ease too. All done remotely by phone and online. Excellent service, good products, no hidden fees, competitive rate. Not to mention a bank that aligns with our values.
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Questions & Answers
Susan K.asked
Are deposits with Bank Australia backed by the government guarantee?
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Yes, same as any other Australian bank
Bank A.Bank Australia
Hi Susan, thank you for your question. Yes, deposits with Bank Australia are covered by the Government Guarantee - we’re regulated the same way as all Australian banks.
We’re registered with ASIC and regulated by APRA. We hold an Australian financial service licence (AFSL), an Australian credit licence (ACL) and are an authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI).
Thanks - Bank Australia team.
Maddieasked
As a first home buyer what happens if the bank under valued the property I put an offer on. I’m already at 95% loan and have the new government scheme. Will I miss out on the loan?
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Bank A.Bank Australia
Hi Maddie. We send out independent valuers to value the property and it's reasonably rare that a valuation comes in below the purchase price paid by a buyer. If that did happen, it would mean that we were limited to providing finance for up to 95% of the property valuation. Give us a call on 132 888 and you can have a chat to our Lending Team about what you'll need to do in this situation.
Peterasked
Hi, I'm thinking of changing banks - I'm currently with Westpac. You do not appear to have a branch in Cairns where I live. Are there any significant disadvantages in not having access to a physical bank branch?
Peter Senior, [email removed]
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Bank A.Bank Australia
Hello Peter, thanks for reaching out! We’d love to welcome you to responsible banking. You honestly don’t need to visit a branch in order to bank with us. In fact, many of our customers happily bank with us online or over the phone. Please feel free to give us a call on 132 888 if you’d like to chat further. We’re available from 8am - 8pm Mon - Fri, and 9am - 2pm Sat (AEDT). Thanks - Bank Australia team.
The only time it has been a problem for me is when I wanted to withdraw cash above the atm limit. This requires going to a branch currently I am retaining my old bank account to cover this eventuality.
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Bank A.Bank Australia
Hi there. Sorry to hear you didn't have a smooth process. If you private message us your contact details, someone from our Lending team can get in touch to talk more about what's happened and a solution. Thanks, Bank Australia team