Bank of us Tasmania

We were delighted to meet Maddie, the latest recipient of the Bank of us Bank of us Scholarship in Financial Literacy at the University of Tasmania.

Maddie is a first-year Bachelor of Education student in Launceston.

The scholarship supports aspiring teachers who are passionate about helping young Tasmanians learn. It's part of our commitment to building financial literacy for Tasmanians.

Applications for the next scholarship are open now. Visit the UTAS website for details.

L-R Bank of us CEO Paul Ranson, scholarship recipient Maddie Lamprey and Community Impact Specialist K**a Scott.

Got a tax refund coming your way?

Before you spend it, think about what it could help you achieve next.

You could consider putting your tax refund into a savings account like our Save up account. This could help you build a buffer, get closer to a goal, or simply give you more options when life changes.

Learn more about Save up on our website.

This is general advice only and does not take into account your personal circumstances. T&Cs apply.

Keen on crypto? Scammers are creating fake crypto trading websites and apps that look convincing. They may promise guaranteed returns, show fake profits in your account, and even let you withdraw a small amount to build trust. But when you try to withdraw more, your money is gone.

Before you invest:
🔍 Research the platform independently.
🚩 Be wary of guaranteed returns or "risk-free" investments.
💬 Don't trust investment advice from someone you've only met online or through social media.
🔐 Never feel pressured to invest quickly.

If something feels too good to be true, it probably is.

Learn how to spot the warning signs and help protect your money.

Congratulations to Mihi, the winner of our CGU Insurance promotion!

She collected her $10,000 travel voucher from our Hobart store, and we couldn't be happier for her.

We hope you have an incredible adventure, Mihi. Safe travels, and thanks to everyone who entered!

Our free Helping kids understand money guide is full of simple conversations and everyday activities to help preschool and primary school children build healthy money habits.

Whether you're shopping, cooking or saving for a family outing, there are plenty of ways to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities.

The guide can used alongside Big Plans, our award winning story-based game or on its own.

Find the guide on our website and keep the money conversations going these school holidays.

https://bankofus.com.au/helping-kids-understand-money

Savvy Switch — our green personal loan — can help you fund energy-efficient upgrades like efficient heaters, double glazing or solar, so your home's cosier and cheaper to run. Visit our website to see if it's right for you. 👇

https://bankofus.com.au/green-personal-loans

Many scams start with an SMS message.

From 1 July 2026, Australian businesses and organisations that send SMS messages are required to register their Sender ID.

We've registered our Sender ID so you can be confident that SMS messages from Bank of us are genuine.

You may receive messages from senders labelled 'Unverified'. This means the sender has not registered their ID. Take care with these messages. If something doesn't look right, don't reply or click on any links.

Thank you to everyone who entered our Big Plans giveaway and shared their wise money tips for children. Keep a look out for a DM from us soon to learn if you’re one of our lucky winners. Thanks for supporting Big Plans!

Big Plans is free to download from your favourite app store.