Great Southern Bank

Compare and apply products from Great Souther Bank (formerly CUA), a smaller regional credit union with a reputation for excellent customer care.

Great Southern Bank credit cards

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Great Southern Bank Platinum Credit Card

Highlights

  • Earn one Platinum Rewards Point for $1 you spend using your card.
  • Feel secure with complimentary Purchase protection insurance.
  • Enjoy up to 9 additional cards for no extra cost.

Pros

  • 90-day purchase protection.
  • Get up to 55 days interest-free on purchases
  • Compatible with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.

Cons

  • There is a 3.4% foreign exchange fee.
Great Southern Bank Low Rate Credit Card

Highlights

  • Low purchase rate of 11.99% p.a.
  • First-year annual fee waiver. $49 p.a. thereafter.
  • Enjoy up to 9 additional cards for no extra cost.

Pros

  • Indulge convenience with contactless transactions: Apple Pay and Google Pay.
  • Save on interest with interest-free days up to 55 days on purchases.
  • Comes with fraud protection.

Cons

  • There is no rewards program on this card.

Great Southern Bank savings account

Q&As

What is CUA?

Great Southern Bank was once known as CUA, which is the acronym for Credit Union Australia, a mutual bank owned by its members, not by shareholders. It’s Australia’s largest member-owned financial institution, formed from a series of mergers of smaller credit unions and tracing its history back to 1946.

Its head office is in Brisbane, but it has more than 50 branches around Australia, employing over 1,000 staff and serving over 500,000 customers. Great Southern Bank offers bank deposit and transaction accounts, credit cards, home loans, personal loans, a wide range of insurance products, financial planning and superannuation.

How widespread is Great Southern Bank’s branch network?

Great Southern Bank has over 50 branches in Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victoria and Western Australia.

Does Great Southern Bank offer online banking and a mobile banking app?

Yes, it has both.

Does Great Southern Bank have ATMs?

Yes, Great Southern Bank does have ATMs at its branches, but its cardholders can also access 10,000 ATMs belonging to the Big Four banks, free of charge.

Are Great Southern Bank credit cards compatible with Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay?

Yes. You can use your Great Southern Bank credit card with all three mobile device payment platforms.