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- Heritage calendar donation helps rescued dogs find forever homes
- Disability support services trailer hits Toowoomba region streets thanks to Heritage Bank sponsorship
- Heritage appoints first-ever ESG and Sustainability Manager
- Heritage to pass on interest rate rise
- Interest rate changes effective 13, 16 and 23 May, 1 and 9 June 2022
- Heritage recognised as finalist at National MFAA Excellence Awards
- Heritage Bank appoints new Head of Internal Audit
- 2021 Heritage Bank Charity Golf Day beneficiaries receive grants
- Heritage Bank wins two 2022 Mozo People’s Choice Awards
- Springwood customer wins $20,000 prize in insurance promotion
- Heritage Bank Photographic Awards return in 2022
- Interest rate changes effective 27 April 2022
- Heritage Bank and People’s Choice proceed with merger plans
- Heritage Bank Charity Golf Day hits $1 million milestone
- Heritage Bank scores three Mozo Experts Choice Awards
- Heritage Bank announces $100,000 to support flood-impacted communities
- Interest rate changes effective 11 March 2022
- Heritage Gatton branch celebrates relocation and reaffirms commitment to community
- Sanctions will impact transactions involving select banks
- Heritage Bank maintains solid financial performance
- Branches in flood-hit areas will remain closed
- Financial assistance measures for members hit by floods
- Select branches to reopen on Saturdays following temporary change to trading hours
- Interest rate changes effective 1 February 2022
- Storm damage forced closure of Plaza Branch
- Heritage partners with Australian Death Notification Service (ADNS) to help loved ones of Heritage members who have passed away
- Temporary change to Saturday branch trading hours
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- May 2022: Scam messages impersonating Heritage Bank
- March 2022: Scammers taking advantage people during natural disasters and major events
- September 2021: Beware of Flubot scams
- July 2021: Fake Heritage Bank Google ad and website
- June 2021: Be aware of scammers impersonating well-known organisations
- March 2021: Scammers targeting flood-impacted communities
- February 2021: Scam email and fake website awareness
- January 2021: Cold call scams from 'your bank'
- December 2020: Cold call scams
- November 2020: Scam email awareness
- November 2020: Hoax email and phishing scam awareness
- August 2020: Phishing Scam Awareness
- April 2020: COVID-19 Scam Awareness
Stay informed on the latest interest rate changes at Heritage Bank, for existing Heritage Bank account and loan holders.
2021 News
- Heritage Nanango Community Branch celebrates 20th birthday
- Heritage opens new branch in Tweed Heads
- Heritage Bank lends a helping hand to refugees
- Interest rate changes effective 1 December 2021
- Toowoomba home features on the Heritage charity calendar for 2022
- Heritage Bank appoints Australian Unity as development partner for multi-million Head Office project in Toowoomba
- Interest rate changes effective 24 November 2021
- Heritage and OzHarvest urge Australians to end food waste - and save $2500 a year
- Heritage Bank defies industry norm by opening new branch in Sydney’s Macquarie Park
- Interest rate changes effective 1 November 2021
- Heritage Bank cements long-term commitment to Toowoomba with plans for new Head Office building in the CBD
- Interest rate changes effective Tuesday 12 October 2021
- Employer of Choice award recognises Heritage's great workplace culture
- Heritage Bank announces record pre-tax profit for 2020-21
- Two Sydney branches to reopen after temporary closure
- Heritage Bank makes $1 million donation to help people in need
- Interest rate changes effective 8 September 2021
- Heritage named amongst best of the best at InfoChoice 2021 Banking Awards
- Temporary change to branch trading hours
- Winners share in $50,000 in prizes as 2021 Heritage Bank Photographic Awards announced
- Heritage Bank and People’s Choice to explore merger opportunity
- Heritage Bank boosts lending services through COVID with virtual appointments
- COVID-19 update
- Changes to select mortgage interest rates effective 5 August 2021
- Translator service allows Heritage to Speak Your Language
- Target Bonus interest rate change effective 1 August 2021
- First-ever recipient of Heritage Bank Peter Cleary Memorial Scholarship announced
- Heritage Bank flicks switch on renewable power for Head Office building in Toowoomba
- Interest rate changes effective 14 July 2021
- Heritage Bank moves Brisbane offices into new CBD location
- Heritage Bank amongst major winners in Money magazine’s 2021 Consumer Finance Awards
- Heritage unveils member charter and reaffirms people first commitment
- We're writing to a number of home loan customers in Victoria
- New USQ scholarship helping student from refugee community
- Allianz extends free counselling service to flood-affected customers
- Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation provides a second round of $90,000 in grants for charities
- Heritage reduces select investment home loan interest rates
- Heritage resumes interstate expansion with two new branches to open in Sydney and Tweed Heads
- Cuteness overload as story dog Daisy visits Heritage Bank branch
- Changes to term deposit and personal loan interest rates effective 5 May and 6 May 2021
- Heritage Bank helps Bundaberg community angels continue school lunch program
- Heritage Chairman reaches incredible 30-year milestone
- Changes to deposit and term deposit interest rates
- Heritage calendar donation helps Gold Coast-based charity build brighter future for Indigenous students
- Support services for vulnerable women in Toowoomba boosted by Heritage Bank donation
- Gold Coast children’s counselling charity receives boost from Heritage Bank
- Heritage Bank Director to stand down after nine years’ service
- Generous Heritage donation provides comfort to palliative care patients in Gympie
- Heritage consolidates Brisbane CBD office presence
- Heritage offers relief package to customers affected by floods
- Heritage Bank announces new partnership with Chandler to significantly upgrade customer communications
- Heritage Bank hosts home loan session in Arabic to support new migrants and refugees
- Heritage Bank defies COVID impacts to post solid half-year profit and strong deposit growth
- Heritage Bank engages EY to help deliver its Open Banking solution
- Heritage Bank donates $65,000 to community organisations
- Heritage Bank scoops six 2021 Mozo Experts Choice Awards
- Heritage teams with Experian to improve loans process for borrowers
2020 News
- New fibre-first communications deal with Vocus transforms Heritage Bank’s digital capabilities
- Heritage Bank and USQ announce $300,000 endowment fund for new scholarship honouring former executive
- Heritage announces national sponsorship of food rescue group OzHarvest
- Heritage Charity Golf Day hits massive fundraising mark
- Heritage celebrates 40 years of showcasing Queensland’s finest domestic architecture
- Heritage Bank adds international expertise to leadership ranks
- Heritage Bank credit card transfer offer provides Aussies with 12 months interest free
- Heritage Bank customers avoid further COVID loan deferrals
- Heritage announces cuts to interest rates
- Heritage rated most authentic bank in Australia - for second successive year
- Heritage Bank joins new group formed to promote living and working in regional Australia
- Heritage has been named Employer of Choice in The Australian Business Awards 2020
- eftpos transactions now available on Samsung Pay
- Cashback offer provides $2000 boost for first home buyers
- Heritage welcomes proposed reforms to credit regulation
- Strong results have Heritage well positioned to handle COVID impacts
- Heritage tops Australia for customer satisfaction in J.D Power 2020 study
- 2020 Heritage Bank Photographic Awards winners announced
- Time for greater effort to educate consumers on mutual banking model
- Heritage opens new Business Banking Centre and appoints new leader to spearhead growth plans
- Heritage Brings Apple Pay to Customers
- COVD-19 ushers in new ways of working that could see regions boom
- Heritage named number one in Australia on Forbes list of World’s Best Banks
- Heritage introduces additional banking services to support migrant communities
- Heritage puts animals first with donation to RSPCA Queensland
- Timely Heritage donation helps Emerge continue supporting disadvantaged youths
- Heritage donation music to headspace Caboolture's ears
- Heritage introduces digital identification service
- Massive Heritage Bank Photographic Awards prize money boost to $50,000
- Major coup for Heritage as heavyweight banking executive joins Board
- Vivienne Quinn steps down after 25 years on Heritage Board
- Heritage accounts recognised through Canstar and RateCity awards
- Heritage announces new hotlines for seniors, emergency services and healthcare workers
- Heritage cuts interest rates to help those in need
- March 2020: Fake Mobile Banking Apps
- Heritage announces interest rate cuts
- Heritage rated most authentic bank in Australia
- Heritage delivers solid half-year results
- Heritage reminds people to remain cyber security savvy
- Heritage Stanthorpe raffles iconic bushfire print as part of Apple and Grape Festival celebrations
- Heritage scores coveted spot as one of Australia’s Top Kick Start Savings providers
- Heritage contributes to Red Cross bushfire fund
- Community organisations pick up $63,500 from Heritage Charity Golf Day
- Heritage staff rally behind community in aid of bushfire relief
- Heritage introduces a new mobile lending service
2019 and earlier
- Heritage Charity Golf Day raises money for community organisations
- Account holders can now request increase to daily transfer limit
- Original home of prestigious school features on 2020 Heritage Bank calendar
- Tree overhaul revitalizes fairways at Crows Nest Golf Club
- 2019 Loads of Love Appeal launch
- Heritage offers relief package to customers affected by bushfires
- Heritage Bank opens first branch in Sydney
- Heritage Bank to target growth in business banking
- Heritage Bank reveals first look at updated logo
- Heritage awarded top IT innovation awards
- Heritage Bank reduces home loan rates
- Heritage introduces additional SMS and email security notifications
- Heritage Bank hits $10 billion milestone
- Heritage Bank announces cuts to home loan rates
- Heritage Bank Photographic Awards winners announced
- New cycle trail attracts more visitors to South Burnett with help from Heritage Nanango Community Branch
- Heritage Bank encourages people to remain scam savvy after Scam Awareness Week
- Competition still best way to earn trust: Heritage Bank
- Heritage Bank reduces home loan rates again
- Heritage Bank Board member steps down
- Heritage Bank updates serviceability floor
- Heritage Bank to open Sydney branches in first interstate move
- Heritage calendar helps Wynnum Manly Meals On Wheels deliver
- Heritage Bank reduces lending rates
- Heritage Bank finalises real-time payments rollout
- Heritage Bank Charitable Foundation now able to accept donations
- Heritage Bank welcomes growing interest in customer-owned banking institutions over 'Big Four'
- Heritage calendar helps Sunshine Coast organisation provide important support
- Heritage customer off to Hamilton Island thanks to insurance promotion
- Lockyer Valley farm receives Woolworths Organic Growth Fund’s first loan
- Heritage Bank calendar helps Logan charity get meals to the homeless
- Heritage Bank to cut home loan interest rates
- Millmerran community groups share in over $70,000 in funding grants
- Heritage scoops up big wins at 2019 Mozo People’s Choice Awards
- Heritage Bank appoints new Company Secretary following retirement of long-serving executive Bill Armagnacq
- Support services for bereaved families boosted by Heritage Bank donation
- Canstar recognises Heritage’s 5-Star Rating for Outstanding Value Home Lender
- Heritage Crows Nest Community Branch celebrates 20th birthday
- Heritage Nanango Community Branch matches donations for inclusive playground
- Update on LMW data disclosure incident
- Heritage Bank home loan named amongst Australia’s best for value
- Heritage matches customers generous worlds greatest shave donation
- Heritage Bank appoints new Director
- Forest Lake community groups unite for grant celebration
- Heritage Bank records strong loan growth in subdued market
- Heritage Bank tops Australia to take out Bank of the Year award for Customer Satisfaction
- Heritage Bank hands out more than $69,000 in grants to Queensland community organisations
- LMW data disclosure incident
- Broker recommendations could impact customers and competition: Heritage Bank
- New legislation to unlock greater competitiveness for Heritage
- Forget the hype about neobanks
- New research reveals Aussie parents feel stress of back to school costs
- Toowoomba couple off to Sri Lanka thanks to Heritage Credits
- Heritage slashes investor home loan rates
- Heritage Bank Queen Street branch temporarily closed
- Whistleblowers Protection Policy
- We win Outstanding Customer Satisfaction and Most Recommended at 2018 Mozo People's Choice Awards
- Heritage community grant powers up Crows Nest Men’s Shed
- Heritage Warwick customer receives $15,000 boost for festive period
- Heritage launches online redraw
- Heritage Bank appoints Head of Strategy Delivery
- No more "foreign" fees for using big bank ATMs
- Heritage Bank CEO hits Canberra to support #MoreThan4 campaign
- Changes to how loan balances appear on mobile and internet banking
- Heritage Bank opens new branch at Westfield Coomera
- Heritage community grant helps Crows Nest State School students switch to new technology
- We're removing some transaction fees
- Heritage Karalee Community Branch gives $109,000 in funding grants to local organisations
- Heritage Bank calendar helps Sunshine Coast community centre support people in need
- Heritage Bank announces new Chief Operating Officer
- Heritage Bank appoints new Chief Risk Officer
- Australians now more receptive to switching banks
- Heritage Bank urges Australians to own your banking
- Heritage Bank senior executive Paul Francis to retire
- Heritage cuts rates on investment loans
- Heritage partners with Endeavour Foundation on virtual reality training program
- Heritage launches Samsung Pay
- Community tees off for 21st Annual Heritage Charity Golf Day
- Heritage Bank urges consumers to stay safe online this Christmas
- Woolworths joins partner Heritage Bank for Queensland launch of $30 million Woolworths Organic Growth Fund
- Proposed reforms could help expose inherent conflicts in the big bank model: Heritage Bank
- Magnificent Minden home with former life as popular restaurant features on 2019 Heritage Bank calendar
- 2018 Loads of Love Appeal
- Heritage Bank announces record profit for 2017/18
- We score highest customer satisfaction in Australia, according to Roy Morgan
- Heritage Bank launches Google Pay
- 2018 Heritage Bank Photographic Awards winners announced
- Heritage Bank to increase variable home loan rates
- Heritage Bank welcomes increasing trust in customer-owned banking sector
- Heritage Bank hands out more than $75,000 in grants to community organisations
- Gold Coast cancer patients to benefit from funding boost from Heritage Bank calendar
- Efficiencies help drive Heritage Bank’s record half-year profit
- Heritage Bank calendar helps homeless in Redlands area
- Heritage Palmwoods Community Branch rewards local community groups with over $102,000 in grants
- Heritage Bank launches new website
- Heritage customers help contribute $75,000 to Palmwoods Boardwalk
- Heritage Bank to launch new Charitable Foundation
- Support for flood and cyclone victims
- Rate rise for investment home loans
- Increase to variable home loan rates
- Heritage Bank lifts profit in 2016/17
- Heritage support helps Legacy families
- Heritage Bank launches HOVA into market
- Heritage Bank resumes investor lending
- Heritage makes changes to fee structure
- Heritage Bank welcomes decision on Royal Commission
- New Heritage app feature lets people temporarily lock card transactions
- Aussie appoints Heritage to panel of lenders
- Heritage Bank announces appointment of Chief Operating Officer
- Heritage Bank expands footprint with 43 new ATMs at Freedom Fuel outlets
- Heritage Bank Caloundra temporarily closed due to flooding
- Heritage Bank Crows Nest helps local students find recipe for success
- Heritage Bank cuts home loan interest rates
- Heritage Bank moves on investor home loan rates
- Heritage Bank reports record half-year profit growth
- Heritage Bank to temporarily halt investor lending
- Heritage Bank tops Australia for customer satisfaction, awarded in December 2017
- Heritage Bank calendar helps purchase new wheelchairs for Logan amputees
- Our customers most likely to recommend Heritage Bank according to 2017 Roy Morgan survey
- Heritage again enjoys 5-Star recognition from Canstar awarded in September 2017
- Heritage establishes fund for police officer killed on duty
- Heritage Bank Calendar
- Heritage Bank launches improved internet banking platform
- Heritage Millmerran helps donate bus to retirement village
- Heritage Millmerran Community Branch gives $90,000 in funding grants to local organisations
- Heritage Nanango announces 2017 Community Grants
- Heritage Queen Street branch closes its doors for major upgrade
- Speed issues mean we’re reinstating previous internet banking system
- Heritage Bank releases new look internet banking platform
- Heritage Bank rolls out new look internet banking platform
- Heritage Bank shares more than $40,000 with local community
- Heritage recognised for excellence in 2017 Mozo People's Choice Awards
- Heritage Bank trials Australia-first wearable payment device
- Heritage wins 5-Star recognition from CANSTAR on five products - July 2017
- Reports of high mortgage stress rates in Toowoomba region alarmist: Heritage Bank
- New features on the way for Heritage mobile banking app
- Reforms could kickstart new era in banking sector: Heritage
- Van donated by Heritage Bank hits the streets as Toowoomba Clubhouse commercial laundry celebrates official opening
- Heritage Bank appoints new Chief Financial Officer
- Heritage Bank staff rally behind customer of 50 years to bring his grandson home from hospital
- Heritage Bank Chairman Kerry Betros celebrates 25 years as Director
- Customer growth key to Heritage Bank’s future path
- Graffiti artists paint murals to spread Heritage Bank strategy messages
- Customers benefit from sale of Heritage Bank financial planning business
- Heritage appoints interim CFO
- Heritage Bank appoints new Head of Customer Marketing and Digital
- Heritage Bank appoints new Manager of Banking Operations
- Heritage Bank wins recognition for great value home loans in 2016
- Heritage Bank announces two senior executive appointments
- Heritage Bank cuts fixed rates
- Heritage Bank donates van to help Toowoomba Clubhouse commercial laundry project
- Heritage Bank grows profit in 2015/16
- Heritage Bank increases maximum Loan to Valuation Ratio for investment loans
- Heritage Bank launches fingerprint login for mobile banking
- Heritage Bank protects its motto
- Heritage Bank recognised as biggest improver in national broker lending report
- Heritage Bank to cut home loan and small business interest rates
- Heritage wins Employer of Choice at 2016 Australian Business Awards
- Aussies score Heritage amongst best for customer satisfaction at 2016 Mozo People's Choice Awards
- Heritage wins Blue Ribbon Award for Regional Bank of the Year in August 2016
- Heritage wins the 2016 Challenger Bank Award for most satisfied customers
- Heritage Bank did not make political donation
- Heritage donates $50,000 to local charities
- Heritage Bank boosts profits and loan volumes
- Heritage joins forces with fintech start-ups to accelerate digital innovation
- Brisbane home with ties to Salvation Army founder features on 2017 Heritage Bank calendar
- Heritage Bank launches new Family Guarantee loan
- Heritage’s iconic calendars raise funds for charity
- Heritage supports new wearable device from fintech that enables tap-and-go payments
- Heritage Bank to cut home loan variable interest rates
- Heritage tops Queensland for banking satisfaction in Roy Morgan 2016 survey
- Heritage Bank throws its support behind Loads of Love Campaign
- Heritage wins at 2016 Mozo Experts Choice Awards
- Heritage Bank appoints new Head of Banking Operations
- New look and location for Heritage Maroochydore branch
- Get snapping and enter the 2016 Heritage Bank Photographic Awards
- Heritage Bank CEO says retirement savings accounts offer stability in a volatile market
- Warning on scam SMS messages
- New Heritage consumer behaviour study shows Australians are shopping around more, but could still save $7.4 billion
- Aussie kids earning more than ever
- Heritage Bank unveils flagship branch featuring new approach to design and technology
- Heritage Bank announces improved loan growth in 2014/15
- Heritage Bank cuts discount variable home loan rate to 4.08%
- Heritage Bank delivers $41 million benefit for customers
- Heritage Bank to cut variable home loan rates by full 0.25%
- Branch closures: several Heritage Bank branches close due to wild weather and Cyclone Marcia
- Heritage launches mobile payments app
- Heritage Nanango announces more than $400,000 in community grants
- Heritage Bank Photographic Awards winners announced
- Heritage Bank CEO John Minz retires
- Heritage Bank launches digital competition with $11,000 of prizes
- New approach to communications
- Heritage Bank announces Peter Lock as new CEO
- New design for Heritage Bank Mobile Banking app
- New poll shows we pay too much credit card interest
- Heritage Bank offers no application fees on home loans
- Pioneering sawmiller’s Toowoomba home features on Heritage Bank calendar
- New study finds Australians could save more than $11.6 billion a year by switching essential service providers
- Savvy Saver Blog winners rewarded with $11,000 in prizes from Heritage Bank
- Update of Heritage Bank mobile banking app now available
- Heritage Bank CEO John Minz to retire
- Heritage Bank maintains solid profit results
- Heritage Bank to cut variable home loan rates by 0.20%
- Heritage launches new mobile banking website
- Heritage to increase variable home loan rates
- Heritage Bank wins at 2015 Mozo Experts Choice Awards
- Heritage Bank scores four Best of Best awards
- Kalbar couple win $20,000 dream holiday thanks to Heritage and Allianz
- Tips to avoid scammers while shopping online over Christmas
- Updated branch locator makes contacting your nearest Heritage Bank service even easier
- Queensland’s top volunteers vie for $14,000 in rewards thanks to Heritage Bank
- Beat the budget blues with a better deal at Heritage Bank
- Century-old Pittsworth home features on 2015 Heritage Bank calendar
- Christmas bonus from Heritage Bank for new borrowers
- Heritage Bank Compass Institute Charity Golf Day hits new heights
- First home buyers can look to Heritage Bank for great value
- Get financially fit in 2014 with tips from Heritage Bank
- Government action essential to level the financial playing field
- Heritage Bank maintains strong underlying profits
- Heritage among nation’s Top 5 in Mozo People’s Choice Awards 2014
- Heritage Bank Announces Solid Profit Result
- Heritage Bank CEO supports calls for greater competition
- Heritage Bank challenges borrowers to find a better variable home loan rate
- Heritage Bank finalises $400 million RMBS issue
- Heritage Bank kick starts Breast Care Package initiative
- Heritage Charity Golf Day donations break through $500,000 milestone
- Heritage Bank repeats success at Australian Business Awards 2014
- Heritage Bank supports call for better consumer information in banking
- Heritage wins Canstar Blue 2014 Challenger Bank award for most satisfied customers
- Heritage breaks the four per cent home loan barrier
- Heritage calls for end to "age of entitlement" for big banks
- Heritage donates to USQ nursing bursary program
- Heritage helps Crows Nest wood chopper achieve lifetime goal
- Heritage online banking made easier
- Heritage Palmwoods Community Bank celebrates birthday with $1 million in sight
- Heritage partners with Optus to launch smartphone payment app
- Heritage Bank Photographic Awards back for 26th year
- Heritage triumphs at Australian Human Resources Awards in 2014
- Heritage Bank helps kids learn how to save for a rainy day
- Lender competition and low interest rates boost demand for housing
- Lockyer Valley charities benefit from new partnership
- Time’s running out to swap pen for PIN
- Refurbishment transforms Heritage Bank head office tower
- Simple tips from Heritage Bank to stay smart online
- Experts note Toowoomba as emerging property hotspot
- Heritage Bank announces Volunteer of the Year winners
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