Bank@Post
How to order a Bank@Post barcode
Please complete this form if you wish to order a Bank@Post Barcode. You will receive your barcode within 7 days via email.
Important: You will need include your Member number and your 9-Digit Account Number.
How to find your Member number
You can find your Member number in several ways:
Your bank statements
On the back of your Visa Debit Card
How to find your Account Number
You can find your 9-Digit Account Number on your accounts screen in Internet Banking or Bank First App.
What is Barcode Banking?
Bank@Post Barcode Banking is a service where you can order a unique encoded barcode for your Bank First account.
Using this barcode, you can make cash and cheque deposits at one of over 3,300 participating Australia Post Offices nationwide. To find your closest participating Post Office, visit Australia Post.
You can continue to make deposits, withdrawals and pay your bills using Bank First Visa Debit or Visa Credit Cards.
With Bank@Post you can:
Securely make deposits and withdrawals on your account using your Bank First Card and the associated PIN (Cheque deposits must be payable to the name on the Card being used).
Conveniently deposit cash and cheques using your unique Bank@Post Barcode (Cheque deposits are to be made in the name of the account E.g. Business name etc.)
Pay your bills.
Get immediate access to cash deposits. (Funds from cheque deposits are available after 5 business days.)
There is no additional cost to use this service.
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions Part A - Product Information for information. Limits apply.
For further information on our fees and charges refer to Terms and Conditions Part B - Fees and Charges.
Complaints and disputes
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Bank First is a member of the Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) and is a subscriber to the Customer Owned Banking Code of Practice (Code). The Code establishes higher standards than the law requires and reflects the customer owned banking sector’s commitment to serving the interests of its customers.
Learn more about the Customer Owned Banking Code of Practice.
Frequently asked questions
Order your barcode via online order form or through Internet Banking under ‘Services’. You will receive your barcode within 7 days direct to your email.
Order your unique encoded barcode through either of the options mentioned above. Once you receive your barcode, simply visit any participating Australia Post Office to deposit cash or cheques to your account. You can use the barcode directly from your emails or download it to your mobile wallet.
To find your closest participating Post Office, visit Australia Post.Yes, you will still be able to use your Visa Debit Card to deposit cash or cheques. Bank@Post Barcode Banking is another way for you to deposit funds into your account.
As a Bank First Member you can use any of the four major bank ATMs across Australia without paying a fee. Learn more.
No, the barcode is for depositing funds only.You can make withdrawals using your Visa Debit Card at Australia Post Offices or at ATMs.
Cash deposits will appear in your account by the next business day. Cheques can take up to 7 days to clear. Please refer to our terms and conditions for more information.
No, there is no additional cost for our Members to use this service.
Yes, limits do apply. The maximum cash deposit amount is $9,995 and the maximum cheque deposit amount is $999,999 per transaction.
Using ATMs to access your money
As a Bank First Member you can use any of the four major bank ATMs across Australia without paying a fee. You can also withdraw money at Australia Post outlets and major supermarkets.