Make a difference for our planet.
When Roger Jones looked at refinancing his home loan, he wanted a loan product which supported his professional and personal passion of protecting the natural environment. Roger has expert knowledge in the field working as a Professorial Research Fellow, at the Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities at Victoria University (VU) in Melbourne and […]
Buying tickets for a concert? Make sure your tickets are real.
Scams associated with Taylor Swift’s concerts have highlighted the risks around ticket scams. We have some tips on how to make sure any tickets you buy are legitimate. Ticket scams are back in the headlines again after scammers targeted Taylor Swift fans with fake ticket sales through social media ahead of her Eras Tour. More […]
Message from CEO, John Williams: 5.30pm 15/02/2024.
Dear Valued Customers, As we continue to investigate issues with our app and internet banking performance, some customers may see successful payments highlighted as failed and payments take longer to arrive at their destination. We ask customers to hold making Internet Banking and Mobile Banking payments from their accounts at this time. We understand this […]
We’re excited to share our partnership with nCino.
In late 2023 Summerland partnered with nCino, a leading figure in cloud banking solutions for the global financial services sector. The aim of the partnership is to usher in a new era of banking technology by integrating the nCino Cloud Banking Platform into our operations, effectively modernising our technology infrastructure. Summerland Bank will leverage the […]
Banking on a better future with Jack Toohey.
“Just because it’s bigger, doesn’t mean it’s better” Today, we’re excited to announce our collaboration with renowned digital creator and communicator, Jack Toohey, bringing a fresh lens and deeper insight to the world of customer owned banking. At Summerland Bank, we have been customer owned from day one. That means our profits don’t go to […]
Where the locals go: to contribute to conservation.
From left to right: Ivy, adopted by our Kingscliff branch; Keogh, adopted by our Evans Head branch; and Kookie, adopted by our Lismore branch. Who are Friends of the Koala? Friends of the Koala are an inspiring organisation that have been doing great work for the local koala population for almost 40 years. They are […]
Where the locals go: to gift mindfully
According to The Australian Institute, nearly one third of Australians expect to receive a gift they will never use this December. That equates to over 900 million dollars of gifts that will either be donated, or worse, end up in landfill. Not a great festive season story, huh? One of the best parts of the […]
Where the locals go: for a market adventure
A non-exhaustive list of markets that span our vibrant region. Head out to support our community’s best farmers, producers, makers, and collectors. And remember, cash is still preferred by many market stalls. Visit one of our ATMs (or one owned by the “Big 4”) to withdraw cash fee free before your next market adventure. Farmer’s […]
Where the locals go: for the best morning brew
In the first two weeks of December 2023, Summerland teamed up with some of our favourite local coffee shops – and the brews were on us! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with our vibrant community and give a little something back. Thank you to The Bangalow Bread Co., Walker St. Café, Minori Pantry, […]
Shopping safely online
With the festive season almost here, and big sales like Boxing Day tempting us, it’s likely you will soon find yourself shopping or selling online. We want you to have a safe and enjoyable online shopping experience, so we have compiled our best tips below. We have also included helpful information on what to do […]
