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ATM Direct Charging
30 January 2024
Commencing 3 March 2023 Australian ATM users will be charged a “Direct Charge Fee” to access their funds and account balances through another financial organisation’s ATM.

ATM Skimming Alert
20 February 2023
Since November 2008 there have been 33 confirmed instances of ATM machines in the Sydney Metro area being compromised by card skimming devices.

Autumn 2009 Straight Talk
1 April 2023
Get up to speed with what’s happening at your Credit Union – check out the Autumn 09 edition of Straight Talk.

Assisting members experiencing financial hardship
23 April 2023
Recent media reports have highlighted steps that borrowers can take to deal with financial hardship. At Queenslanders, we have always offered help to members who may experience financial hardship. That’s what being member-owned is all about – putting your interests first.

Changes to Account Fees
10 July 2023
After many months of deliberation the Credit Union’s Board and management have decided on a two-pronged approach to the issue of transactional services pricing. From 1 September, members will have the choice of participating in a loyalty-based rebate program or the option to change to a basic account covered by a “flat fee”.

Queenslanders launches a new home loan package
12 July 2023
With a low, low rate of 5.10% p.a. (comparison rate 5.19% p.a.) – Queenslanders Credit Union has shown the big banks that they’re prepared to play hard-ball when it comes to delivering value to home buyers.

Term deposit rate increase
4 August 2023
Queenslanders announce interest rate increase for a range of term deposit products.

Earn up to 4.57%p.a. with our Special Term Deposit rate
1 September 2023
Earn up to 4.57%p.a. on amounts of $10,000 or more

Changes to account fees commence 1 September
2 September 2023
The long awaited revisions to the Credit Union’s transactional services pricing has now come into effect. Members are encourage to familiarise themselves with the terms of the new loyalty-based rebate program and flat fee account options – so they can maximise the savings on offer.

BIG NEWS! NAB & rediATM join forces
2 September 2023
Great news!! Commencing 1 September 2009, all Queenslanders cardholders will be able to access their funds through both the rediATM and NAB ATM networks – free from “direct charges”.

28 October 2023 – Open invitation
14 September 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union’s Board of Directors will meet – in Ipswich – for the monthly Board Meeting. Members unable to be present at the Annual General Meeting (29/10/2023) will be invited to attend a post-Board function.

29 October 2023 – 46th AGM
14 September 2023
Members are invited to the Credit Union’s 46th Annual General Meeting

Grab your copy of Straight Talk today!
6 October 2023


Happy International Credit Union Day!
15 October 2023
Celebrate Credit Unions with us…

20 October 2023 – Rate changes
20 October 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union announced on 20 October 2023 that it will increase its variable rate home loans by 0.25%p.a. in line with the recent RBA cash rate increase.

27 Oct 2023 – MoneyMaker Rate Increase
27 October 2023


29 Oct 2023 – Appointment of Directors
30 October 2023


10 Nov 2023 – Term Deposit Interest Rate Increase
10 November 2023


12 Nov – Rate Change
12 November 2023


24 Nov – Rate Change Term Deposits
24 November 2023


24 Nov – Rate Change S5 MoneyMaker
24 November 2023


1 Dec – 2009 Annual Report now available
1 December 2023


11 Dec- Change to Interest Rates
11 December 2023


4 Jan – Changes to Fees and Charges
4 January 2024


20 Jan – Visa Email Scam Alert
20 January 2024


05 Feb – Rate Changes
5 February 2024


05 Feb – 2010 Calendar
5 February 2024


23 Feb – Withdrawal of Government Guarantee
23 February 2023


02 Mar – Go Visa Debit Competition
2 March 2023


03 Mar – PIN Changes for EMV Chip Cards
3 March 2023


12 Mar – Rate Change
12 March 2023


22 Mar – Rate Change S5 MoneyMaker
22 March 2023


1 Apr – Rate Change Pensioner Deeming
1 April 2023


01 Apr – Straight Talk now available
1 April 2023


1 Apr – Easter Opening Hours
1 April 2023


07 Apr – Invitation to have your say
7 April 2023


14 Apr – Important Visa Debit Notice
14 April 2023


15 Apr – Rate Change
15 April 2023


16 Apr – GOSaver account launched
16 April 2023


21 Apr – Rate Change GOSaver
21 April 2023


23 Apr – Important Notice Qld Health Dept
23 April 2023


04 May – Follow us on Facebook!
5 May 2023


05 May – Rate Change
5 May 2023


12 May – Rate Change
12 May 2023


27 May – It all comes back to you!
27 May 2023


28 May – Last chance to WIN!!
28 May 2023


28 May – 2010 Member Survey
28 May 2023
We invite all members are invited to have their say.

28 May – Portfolio Watch now available!
28 May 2023


02 Jun – Ladies in League Luncheon
2 June 2023


04 Jun – WIN up to $1000 smackeroos!!
4 June 2023


06 July – ATO warns of scam emails
6 July 2023
Abacus Fraud and Financial Crimes has seen a marked increase in phishing emails that purport to come from the ATO but are really designed to steal people’s banking details and passwords.

06 July – Counterfeit $50 notes alert
6 July 2023
There is currently a substantial amount of very high quality, counterfeit fifty dollar notes in circulation throughout NSW, which have likely spread to other states.

01 July – Straight Talk available now
16 July 2023
Keep up-to-date with what’s happening at your Credit Union – download the latest edition of Straight Talk.

19 July – Win $500 vote for your favourite
19 July 2023
Vote for your favourite banner in our Origin banner competition and you could win $500.

20 July – Stable outlook for credit unions
20 July 2023
Ratings agency Moody’s has indicated a stable and sustainable outlook for credit unions, as they continue to deliver competitive pricing and high quality customer service to their members.

21 July – Changes to S4 Junior Saver
21 July 2023
From July 21 2010, Junior Saver (S4) accounts held by members aged 13 years and above will be eligible for ATM and EFTPOS access.

30 July – Competition winners receive prize
30 July 2023
The children from Vincent State School’s year 4/5JB class and their teacher, Ms Jordana Bosworth, were presented with the prize of $1000 for winning Queenslanders Credit Union’s “Love the Maroons” banner competition on Friday, 30 July.

9 Aug – High Customer Satisfaction Levels
9 August 2023
Research shows that customers who bank with a credit union or building society are more likely to be satisfied with their financial institution than those who are customers of the major banks.

9 Aug – MEMBER FRAUD ALERT
9 August 2023
Members are warned to be alert to fraudsters posing as Credit Union staff.

13 Aug – Awarding Ipswich Kids
13 August 2023
Queenslanders is proud to be supporting the Miss Ipswich Junior Rugby League (IJRL) event this Saturday 14 August, which aims to encourage girls of all ages to participate in the sport.

23 Aug – Changes to Verified by Visa
20 August 2023


05 Oct – 2010 Annual Report
8 October 2023
The 47th Annual Report is now available under the ‘About Us’ (Publications) section of this website.

01 Nov – Christmas Club Accounts
1 November 2023


08 Nov – rediATM Network Grows
8 November 2023


12 Nov – Confirmation of rate increase
12 November 2023


12 Nov – You DO have a choice
12 November 2023


23 Nov – GOSaver & S5 MoneyMaker
23 November 2023


26 Nov – 2011 Calendars have arrived!
26 November 2023


Dec – Merry Christmas
20 December 2023


05 Jan – Premier’s Flood Appeal
5 January 2024


06 Jan – Summer 2011 Straight Talk
6 January 2024


11 Jan – Temporary Branch Closures
11 January 2024


14 Jan – Delays in services
12 January 2024


13 Jan – CGU Insurance Claims
13 January 2024


27 Jan – CEO’s Blog
27 January 2024


02 Feb – Maintenance to Website
31 January 2024


04 Feb – Temporary Branch Closure
4 February 2024


07 Feb – Townsville Branch Open
7 February 2024


18 Feb – rediATM Network Grows
18 February 2024


22 Feb – IJRL Girls League
22 February 2023


01 March – Queenslanders’ Flood Donation
1 March 2023


Budget 2011/2012 – What’s In It For You
1 March 2023
What’s in the 2011/2012 Budget for you?

11 April – CEO Blog
11 April 2023


12 April – IJRL Squads tour NSW
12 April 2023
ANZAC day clash to cap off IJRL tour

1 May – Social Media Guru Living the Dream
1 May 2023
Some employees might get sacked for spending all day on Facebook and Twitter but for Queenslanders Credit Union’s Russell Allert it’s just part of a hard day’s work. As Queenslanders’ first Social Media Coordinator, Russell is driving a new Queenslanders’ initiative to connect with the community via the hugely popular social media forums. In the time since he has been in the new job, Queenslanders has more than doubled their number of Facebook ‘likes’ – a ‘like’ being just about the biggest compliment you can get on Facebook – and has substantially increased followers on Twitter. Russell said Queenslanders had always prided itself on being an active part of the community and was simply continuing this spirit online.

2 May – Labour Day Family Fun Day Photos
2 May 2023
Queenslanders had a stall at the Labour Day Family Fun Day at the Brisbane Showgrounds on Monday May 2. We offered a prize of a $500 GoSaver account to the winner of our Knock ‘Em Down Competition.

9 May – Contact Centre Position Available!
9 May 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union currently have a not to be missed opportunity for a Contact Centre Consultant to join our head office team located in the Brisbane CBD.

11 May – Collections Team Leader Position
11 May 2023
We currently have a not to be missed opportunity for an experienced Collections Team Leader to join our Credit team located in Brisbane CBD on a six month full time contract.

15 May Camel Race Glory
15 May 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union’s Specialist Lending Consultant, Tania Sanders, proudly represented us in the Camel Race at the Ipswich Show over the weekend. Despite having never ridden a camel before, Tania managed a podium finish. The Ipswich Show is one of many local community activities supported by Queenslanders Credit Union. For more information on our community support activities, please contact us at [email protected]

17 May – CEO Blog post!
16 May 2023


17 May – Define the Difference Comp Launch!
17 May 2023
Do you know the difference between a credit union and a bank? Know your way around a video camera? Want to win $1000?

23 May – Phone Banking out of service
23 May 2023
8.50am: Queenslanders Credit Union wish to advise that our Phone Banking service is currently out of service. We are investigating the problem and will advise you as soon as it is working again. In the interim you cal call us on 1800 753377 or visit our NetBanking to contact transactions. We apologise for any inconvenience.

30 May – IJRL Ladies in League Honoured
30 May 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union is a proud sponsor of the Ipswich Junior Rugby League (IJRL), and as part of this sponsorship was proud to support the 4th Annual Ladies in League Lunch held last Friday 27th May.

19 June – rediATM network expands
19 June 2023
The ever growing redi-ATM network has been boposted with the addition of over 400 ATMs. This increase cements the rediATM network as one of the largest in Australia with now over 3,800 ATMs nation-wide.

22 June – QCU supports Metro Arts
22 June 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union has bolstered its commitment to Queensland’s creative arts community through its sponsorship of the sixth annual FreeRange event, held at independent artist hub Metro Arts this month.

Website unavailable
20 July 2023


21 July – Breaky with the PM
21 July 2023
The Hon. Prime Minister Julia Gillard visited Ipswich last week to attend the ‘Our City’ breakfast, hosted by a partnership between Ipswich Region Community Church, Ipswich City Council and the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce. Queenslanders’ Marketing Assistant, Sarah Dalton, had the honour of attending the breakfast as a guest of Ipswich Region Community Church, as a representative of Queenslanders Credit Union and as an Ipswich local. She spoke very highly of the experience:

AFP investigate card compromise at merchants
27 July 2023
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has announced that it is conducting an investigation into a data compromise of some merchants, following financial institutions informing the AFP of suspicious transactions.

7 August – NetBanking Unavailable
1 August 2023
Members please note that our NetBanking service will be temporarily unavailable due to scheduled maintenance from 2.00am until 6.00am, Sunday 7th August. Queenslanders Credit Union apologise sincerely for any inconvenience.

Account switching report welcomed
21 August 2023


Queenslanders welcomes ASIC advertising proposals
30 August 2023
ASIC Chairman Greg Medcraft announced proposed new advertising guidelines for the advertising of financial products and financial advice at a gathering of more than 200 Chairs and CEOs of Australia’s customer-owned banking sector in Sydney today.

Winner of Insurance Comp receives iPad 2!
31 August 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union’s Richard Flack and Sandra Morgan were proud to present Rod Vella with his prize this morning after he was drawn as the winner of our recent CGU Insurance competition.

Lily Scores a Century
15 September 2023
Queenslanders helped one of our very special members, Lily Kerwitz, celebrate her 100th birthday this week with a bunch of flowers proudly presented to her by Theresa McCorry from our Brassall branch.

Visa/Mastercard email scam
25 September 2023
Queenslanders have become aware of an email scam currently being circulated, and warn members to be wary of any emails that appear to have come from Visa or Mastercard.

Amalgamation of Booval branches
26 September 2023


Queenslanders Partners with PNG to up skill staff
27 September 2023
Queenslanders was proud to partner with the Credit Union Foundation Australia recently to sponsor two credit union staff in Papua New Guinea.

Visa introduces Easy Payment Service
1 November 2023
Visa has introduced the Visa Easy Payment Service, whereby cardholders will not need a PIN or signature to authorise trasnactions under $35.

Queenslanders men participate in Movember!
1 November 2023


Queenslanders’ response to RBA rate changes
7 November 2023


Shop Smart Online this Christmas
18 November 2023


Foodbanking that’s personal
13 December 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union is calling on the communities of Brisbane, Ipswich and Townsville to make Christmas brighter for hundreds of local families who will struggle to put food on the table during the festive season. To support the local community, Queenslanders Credit Union has joined with the Salvation Army and Foodbank and set up a Christmas tree at each of its branches in Brisbane, Ipswich and Townsville to welcome donations of non-perishable food.

rediATM Prosperity Survey Results Released
14 December 2023
Family values are a greater measure of prosperity than financial measures – but half of us do not feel prosperous

Mistake in interest rate change letters
18 December 2023


Queenslanders’ response to RBA rate changes
19 December 2023


Change to Foreign Currency Conversion Fee
19 December 2023


Annandale Local Shops and Wins
20 December 2023


Queenslanders Calendars now available!
23 December 2023


Annandale Local Shops and Wins Grand Prize!
2 January 2024
A trip to visit a critically ill relative has finished a little brighter for Allison Emblin after she won the Queenslanders Credit Union Shop & Win Competition at Townsville’s Annandale Central over Christmas.

New Straight Talk out now!
4 January 2024


Home Loan Key Facts Sheets Introduced
9 January 2024


Free Etsy workshop 10 March 2023
1 February 2024


QCU Makes Mortgage Switch Easier after Rate Hikes
13 February 2024


Queenslanders Credit Union gets “stamp” of approval
15 February 2024


Mortgage switch offer a success
22 February 2023


Rates reduced by 0.25%p.a.
1 April 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union is reducing interest rates on our range of variable rate home loans by 0.25%p.a.

Spread the word and win!
1 May 2023
If you love being a Queenslanders member, why not tell others about us? You may even win yourself a new iPad…

Phone & Net Banking Unavailable: 7 May 2.30-3.30pm
4 May 2023
Members, please be advised that Phone Banking and Net Banking services will be unavailable from 2.30pm to 3.30pm on Monday 7 May due to essential system maintenance. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Home loan interest rates reduced
10 May 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union is reducing the interest rate on our range of variable rate home loans by 0.30%p.a.

Create a business for just $10
11 May 2023
The Queenslanders Personal Money blog has been updated with a new post on how to start your own business for just $10! If you’ve ever dreamed of working for yourself but have found the whole process too daunting, this step-by-step guide will show you how to minimise the risk and get started.

Can CBA match customer-owned banking? CAN’T!
29 May 2023
In response to recent bank marketing, the industry body representing Australia’s customer-owned banking institutions has released independent data showing mutuals offer a better deal.

Job vacancy – personal banking consultant x 2
29 May 2023
Two opportunities available, based in Brisbane CBD.

Job vacancy – call centre manager
29 May 2023


Email scam alert
23 July 2023
There is a fraudulent email in circulation pretending to be from Verified by Visa.

ATM and PhoneBanking outage
30 July 2023


Free financial health check for MoneySmart Week
31 August 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union is urging its members to take a free money health check as part of MoneySmart Week, which runs from 2-8 September 2012.

Full scheme debit switched back on at Woolworths
7 September 2023
Visa Debit cardholders can once again avoid transaction fees at Woolworths Group stores by pressing the ‘credit’ button at the EFTPOS terminal.

Tribute to fallen miners given financial boost
20 September 2023
A memorial to honour all Ipswich and Rosewood coalminers who lost their lives is one step closer to reality thanks to a donation from Queenslanders Credit Union.

Vale Dr Harry Zaphir
24 September 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we advise Queenslanders Credit Union’s Deputy Chairman, Dr Harry Zaphir, passed away on Monday 24th September.

5 star rating for Queenslanders home loan
8 October 2023
The Queenslanders Ultimate Home Loan has been awarded the prestigious 5 stars for outstanding value by independent ratings firm CANSTAR.

Response to RBA rate change
9 October 2023


Happy Christmas shopping means taking care online and mobile
15 November 2023
With Christmas on the horizon, Abacus Australian Mutuals has outlined some simple steps to follow to make online and mobile shopping safe for Australian consumers.

Staff and members go MAD for charity!
19 November 2023
In celebration of International Credit Union Day, staff at Queenslanders held various MAD fundraisers in October.

Roy Morgan results show clear leader in customer service
20 November 2023
Consumer research has revealed Australia’s customer owned financial institutions will end 2012 in a dominant position on customer satisfaction, compared to their big bank rivals.

Sporting awards sponsorship
21 November 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union was proud to be a sponsor of the Annual City of Ipswich Sports Awards, held at the Ipswich Civic Centre on 3 November.

Card issues now resolved
10 December 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union offers our sincere apologies to any members who experienced difficulties conducting EFTPOS and ATM transactions on Saturday.

Interest rates reduced
13 December 2023
Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s change to official cash rates, Queenslanders Credit Union has reviewed the interest rate offered on a number of our products.

Update for members affected by severe weather
29 January 2024
Our thoughts are with all members who may be affected by the recent and ongoing severe weather events. For any members who need to make a claim on an insurance policy that was organised by us, please contact CGU directly on 132 480. Fortunately none of the branches or offices at Queenslanders Credit Union have suffered any damage, so we remain open during normal operating hours to serve you.

Australians want politicians to strike balance in banking
18 February 2024
A new national campaign launches today to change the face of banking in Australia.

Queenslanders beats the banks and is named the country’s best credit union
22 February 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union has been awarded seven gold and two silver medals in Your Mortgage Magazine’s Australian Home Loan Awards – ousting the banks and being voted Australia’s Best Credit Union.

Roy Morgan Research shows market leading approach
28 February 2023
Latest independent research shows the customer owned banking sector is the market leader on customer satisfaction, offering everyday Australians a balanced approach to banking that rivals can’t match.

City workers hunt for cash around the city
28 February 2023
Brisbane residents have the chance to win a share of $2,500 when Queenslanders Credit Union launches their Treasure Hunt in the City from 13-15 March.

NetBanking maintenance this weekend
22 March 2023


Westpac sees community as “potential profit pools”
27 March 2023
The customer owned banking industry today said Westpac’s comments regarding its multi-branding strategy show a disregard for Australian consumers.

Market leading customer satisfaction continues
27 March 2023
The latest banking customer satisfaction research reveals the customer owned banking sector is outperforming the major banks.

Interest rate reduction
24 May 2023
Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s change to official cash rates, Queenslanders Credit Union has reviewed the interest rate offered on a number of our products.

Queenslanders turns 50 this year
11 July 2023
Thank you to our loyal customers who have supported us for the first 50 years!

Simple MoneySmart steps can make real difference
1 September 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union today encouraged the local community to get involved in MoneySmart week by using online tools and mobile apps to take control of their finances.

Members: opt-in to receive the Notice of AGM electronically
26 September 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union members can now choose to receive the Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) electronically, instead of in the post.

Credit Union of the Year… again!
30 September 2023
Queenslanders was today named Credit Union of the Year in the 2013 Mozo People’s Choice Awards.

Happy International Credit Union Day!
17 October 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union today celebrated International Credit Union Day and will raise important awareness and funds for developing communities.

2014 AGM & member functions
28 October 2023


Donate to the CUFA Typhoon Haiyan Appeal
11 November 2023
Help our neighbouring credit union members affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

Ipswich locals given sporting chance
11 November 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union was named the inaugural ‘Corporate Sponsor of the Year’ at the City of Ipswich Sports Awards on 8 November.

Order your free anniversary book
14 November 2023
Queenslanders Credit Union launched a book celebrating its history at the 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Brisbane last week.

Account name change
1 January 2024
From 2 January 2024 the Pensioner Deeming Account will be renamed “Pensioner Account”. All other terms and conditions of the account remain unchanged.

Celebrate the opening of our new Brisbane branch!
14 January 2024
All members and friends are invited to a cocktail party from 4.30pm-6.30pm on Thursday 30 January to officially open our new branch in Brisbane.