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Travelling overseas? We're here to help
Overseas travel notification
Use online banking to update your travel plans safely and securely without needing to call or email us.
Foreign currency
Need to buy or sell foreign currency? You can order foreign cash in branch or by contacting our team.
Call us on 1300 654 822 to obtain indicative exchange rates.
International funds transfers
Bank First offers sending and receiving of international funds transfers that can clear in as little as three business days in partnership with Convera.
Visa Platinum Credit Card
Our Visa Platinum Credit Card offers a range of benefits including complimentary overseas travel insurance1, a low annual fee and no other ongoing fees.
Travel insurance
Need travel insurance for your next trip? Cover-More Travel Insurance offers a range of insurance options. In partnering with CGU Insurance2, we can help you access Cover-More Travel Insurance.
Banking on-the-go
Digital banking has never been easier with convenient and secure 24/7 access.
Explore the features and download the Bank First App today.
Use your mobile device to make fast and secure purchases anywhere you can Tap and Pay.
All you need is a Bank First Visa Debit Card or Credit Card and a compatible device.
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 teachers, nurses and allied health professionals first.
James and Jemima are keen to make an impact in their careers and for their community. We're thrilled they've decided Bank First is the bank for them.
We strive to be an employer of choice, and offer a range of benefits to our people to empower them to be their best.
Complimentary insurance covers AWP Australia Pty Ltd ABN 52 097 227 177 AFSL 245631 (trading as Allianz Global Assistance) under a binder from the insurer, Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL 234708 has issued a group policy to Victoria Teachers Limited ABN 44 087 651 769 AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 240960 trading as Bank First which allows eligible Bank First account holders and cardholders to claim under the group policy as a third party beneficiary by reason of the statutory operation of Section 48 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth). The eligibility criteria, terms, conditions, exclusions, limits and applicable sub-limits of the group policy are set out in the information booklet here which may be amended from time to time. An excess may be deducted from any benefit paid. Bank First does not guarantee this insurance. Any advice has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You must check whether or not it is appropriate, in light of your own circumstances, to act on this advice.
CGU Travel Insurance is issued by Zurich Australian Insurance Limited (ABN 13 000 296 640, AFSL 232507) (ZAIL). Cover-More Insurance Services Pty Ltd (ABN 95 003 114 145, AFSL 241713) acts under a binder authority from ZAIL. Cover-More will administer the policies and arrange for the issue of insurance on behalf of ZAIL. Cover-More has authorised Insurance Australia Limited (ABN 11 000 016 722; AFSL 227681) under the CGU brand to distribute the product. Bank First ABN 44 087 651 769 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence Number 240 960 distributes the product under a contract with CGU. Limits, sub-limits, exclusions, terms and conditions (including eligibility criteria) apply.
Any advice is general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation or needs (“your personal circumstances”). Before using this advice to decide whether to purchase CGU Travel Insurance, you should consider your personal circumstances, the Combined Financial Services Guide (FSG) and Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD).
If you decide to purchase CGU Travel Insurance from Bank First they receive a commission. For more information, please refer to the Combined Financial Services Guide (FSG)/Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).
COVID-19 Cover Disclaimer
Medical cover will not exceed 12 months from onset. Medical evacuation cover subject to claim approval.
Conditions and limits apply to COVID-19 cancellation cover. Cancellation cover applies to the International and Domestic Comprehensive policies. See the Combined Financial Services Guide (FSG)/Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for more information.
Cover is for reasonable Additional accommodation expenses (room rate only) and Additional transport expenses. Conditions apply to COVID-19 additional expense cover. See the Combined Financial Services Guide (FSG)/Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) for more information.