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WAW Credit Union Co-operative Limited will trade as BankWAW from 23 March 2022.

WAW is a proudly local bank, having been part of many of our communities for more than 65 years.

With many people trying to relax after the rollercoaster year that was 2021 – scammers are hoping that you let your guard down and don’t think too much about giving them your personal information.

Over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday period, there will be delays in the processing of standard payments to payees outside of WAW Credit Union. Osko payments will not be affected.

WAW has strongly endorsed a new campaign which proudly celebrates the ingenuity and ‘can do’ spirit of Australia.

Food For Families is a great way to get together to make a tangible difference to the lives of individuals and families experiencing hardship and crisis throughout the year.

WAW Credit Union and Hume Bank invite our local residents and business owners to join us and learn about staying safe from scams.

Join WAW and be part of the tree change. 

Invoice redirection fraud is on the rise, with scammers impersonating businesses to send fraudulent emails to unsuspecting individuals and businesses.

While Covid-19 has caused customers and businesses to ditch cash in favour of card payments in droves, this means that contactless payment are now much more popular.  

Tax time is a prime time for criminals trying to get their hands on personal details and money. Most people will expect some interaction with the ATO at tax time; scammers can take advantage of this by pretending to be ATO employees.

It’s been a difficult time for many people in our communities, with the impact of COVID-19 and the associated shutdowns having a major impact on individuals, businesses and regions.

As a local bank with a focus on helping our communities grow, we’re pleased to offer banking that can help businesses take advantage of opportunities to adapt. 

Refinancing a home loan is simply switching to a different loan. You’re essentially replacing your current loan with a new one, usually with a lower rate of interest and better features, and while there are many reasons for refinancing, the top motivation is often to save money.