What you need to know
Founded for farmers and producers, Rural Bank has deep roots in rural and regional Australia. We aim to provide exceptional financial services, knowledge and leadership to help Australian farmers grow.
Commencing from 9pm on the 14th March, we are making an important transition from Rural Bank to Bendigo Bank. This change will benefit agribusinesses like yours, as well as the wider community.
Voted Australia’s most trusted agribusiness bank^ for the second year running, Bendigo Bank is uniquely placed to help you thrive. You will be fully backed by their digital capability, products and services. Plus, you’ll also have ongoing access to a network of branches and ATMs Australia-wide.
Here’s what you need to know about the move.
The Rural Bank migration to Bendigo Bank will be occurring from 9.00pm (AEDT) on Friday 14th March 2025 to 9.00pm (AEDT) on Sunday 16th March 2025. During this time, access to accounts and services will be temporarily impacted, and access to online banking, mobile application services and to the Bendigo Bank branch network will not be available. However, access to funds via card (including ATM, EFTPOS, and e-commerce) will be available with restricted limits.
Where possible, we suggest you plan ahead to make essential purchases. At the end of the transition period outlined above, full access to your accounts and services will be restored via Bendigo Bank. We thank you for your patience as we make these changes for a better banking experience.
Time for transition
From 9.00pm (AEDT) on Friday 14th March 2025 to 9.00pm (AEDT) on Sunday 16th March 2025 access to accounts and services will be temporarily impacted. Find out more about how you can prepare.
Your trusted agribusiness partners
You’ll continue to work with the same team you know and trust – even as your products change from Rural Bank to Bendigo Bank.
Branding changes
You may have noticed that we’ve already made some changes to our branding. Once the transition is complete, you’ll see us as Bendigo Bank or Bendigo Bank Agribusiness.
Stay in the know
With a team dedicated to agribusiness, you’ll get continued access to industry insights and reporting. This information will help you continue to make informed decisions.
Keep your community strong
Bendigo Bank invests in the towns and regions that it’s a part of, helping everyone thrive.
Better access, bigger opportunities
You’ll now have the convenience of Bendigo Bank’s online services and digital capabilities, as well as its Australia-wide network of branches and ATMs.
We’re here for you
We understand that this is big change, but we truly believe this move will be beneficial for both our customers and communities. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with us.
Customer care
Contact your local Relationship Manager
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Stay vigilant, stay safe
Scammers take advantage in times of business transition, so please be aware. Staying safe is all about being vigilant.
We will never ask for your personal information by phone, email or SMS. Stop, think and protect, and please report any suspicious activity to us.
Things you should know
^Based on Roy Morgan’s survey of 1000+ Australian farmers in June and July 2024.
