How we work is what sets us apart
Purpose-driven, always
Our aspiration is to be Australia’s leading purpose-driven bank.
Why?
To inspire and empower our customers to use their money to create a world where people and the planet thrive.
We are committed to customer ownership and operating in accordance with the international principles for cooperative financial institutions.
Customer-owned bank
Your share
Every customer has 1 equal share.
Voting rights
You get voting rights at our Annual General Meetings.
We answer to you
As we’re not listed on the stock exchange, we only answer to you.
Profits
Profits are returned to you in the form of competitive rates, fair fees and quality products and services.
Protecting nature
We help steward a conservation reserve on behalf of our customers.
Funding
You get a say on which issues we support through our impact fund.
Business done differently
Values-driven business
- We don’t pay executive bonuses
- 100% of Bank Australia employees are based in Australia
Read our responsible banking policy
Greener operations
We know our bank has direct and indirect impacts on the environment, and we’re working hard to tackle these.
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Memberships, accreditations and partnerships
Our memberships, accreditations and partnerships help us to fulfil our purpose. We’re part of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values for example – a global movement of banks using money to create positive change in the world.