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On May 2020, Hunter United has merged with IMB.
Existing Hunter United customers will be notified directly about changes to their banking.
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Hunter United has been serving the community of New South Wales’ Hunter Valley since 1963. Since the member owned financial institutions inception, it has grown to become the areas largest locally based credit union, with seven separate branches across the region.
On May 2020, Hunter United has merged with IMB.
Existing Hunter United customers will be notified directly about changes to their banking.
Through the use of competitive interest rates and bonuses for no withdrawals, Hunter United provides their members with incentive to save. Online banking is readily available to make around the clock transfers and payments easy, as are rebates to help keep your fees low. As most accounts pay your interest monthly, you can also benefit from earning more with compound interest.
The fixed rate term deposit from Hunter United allows you to earn an interest income with payment frequency choices of monthly, quarterly or at maturity. A term deposit can be opened with an investment amount of $2,000 with term options ranging from three months to two years.
Back to topBefore being able to apply for any of the accounts offered by Hunter United you will need to apply for membership. There is a $2 shareholder fee charged to you, which can be refunded if you ever decide to give up your membership. Once you have received your membership number you can apply online for any of the Hunter United accounts. Have ready your photo identification information and tax file number (TFN) if you have not already provided that to the credit union. Minimum opening deposit requirements will vary depending on the account you are opening, but all applicants will need to be at least 18 and a resident of Australia.
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