News and articles
3 minutes read1 October 2026
RBA rate change
Banking
Following the RBA's increase to the cash rate, Bank First will be increasing the interest rates on our variable home loans and a range of at-call savings products by 0.25% p.a.
7 minutes read22 September 2026
Cyber security with a human heart
Corporate
At Bank First, Anya has found an environment where her expertise is valued, her ideas are welcomed, and her career is truly hers for the making.
Learn more3 minutes read31 August 2026
How to actually stick to a savings goal
Education
Saving doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s about building small habits that help you get closer to your goals, one step at a time.
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Understanding pay slips
Banking
There's a lot of information on your pay slip. Learn what it all means without the jargon.
Learn more3 minutes read25 August 2026
Saving and spending
Banking
Want to get on top of your money? Learn to master mindful spending and active saving.
Learn more2 minutes read21 August 2026
Hawthorn East branch refresh
Corporate
We're giving our Hawthorn East branch a fresh new look.
Learn more1 minute read18 August 2026
How to withdraw cash from an ATM
Banking
As a Bank First Member you can use any of the four major bank ATMs to withdraw cash across Australia without paying a fee.
Learn more3 minutes read29 July 2026
60 years of changing lives
Education
Some people measure their careers in years. John Mooney measures his in lives changed. To celebrate John’s remarkable contribution to education, Bank First CEO Michelle Bagnall visited Emerson School.
Learn more3 minutes read27 June 2026
Room to Be Bold: Dhanushka's story
Corporate
Dhanushka Wijesundera was looking for a workplace that would value his ideas as much as his results. At Bank First, he found exactly that.
Learn more3 minutes read24 June 2026
Teachers, teamwork and a whole lot of impact
Education
As we mark 15 years of partnership with the ResourceSmart Schools Awards, we’re proud to celebrate the educators helping make a difference in classrooms, schools and communities across Victoria.
Learn more3 minutes read1 June 2026
Placement weeks are a lot. Here’s what helps
Financial Wellbeing
Placement periods can make an already busy semester feel full-on. We're here to help make managing money during busy periods feel a little simpler.
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