Police Credit Union offically opens new branch at Palmerston, Northern Territory

In a show of major commitment to the local community, Police Credit Union has celebrated the official opening of its new branch at Palmerston.

A special launch event was held at the branch this week for Members and a host of VIP guests, including Minister for Police, The Hon. Nicole Manison MLA, Member for Brennan (Palmerston) Tony Sievers MLA, Acting NT Police Commissioner Michael Murphy and NT Police Association President, Mr Paul McCue.

Police Credit Union CEO, Mr Costa Anastasiou, said: “Palmerston is the Territory’s fastest growing suburb, so it has made sense to open our new branch in the centre of such a booming hotspot. Having our new home conveniently located inside the $300m Gateway Shopping Centre means our Members can take full advantage of the 1400 underground and shaded carparks on offer to do their banking and shopping all in one place.”

“As we head towards out 50-year anniversary milestone next year, Police Credit Union is proud to be a long-standing part of the NT community, having first started supporting locals as far back as 1975. Today we are pleased to have more than 4000 Members serviced by our new Palmerston branch, and with more than 220 new Members joining in recent weeks that number continues to steadily grow,” Mr Anastasiou said.

“At a time when we see big banks closing offices and turning their backs on local communities, opening this branch is particularly special because it reinforces our strong commitment to the Northern Territory and for those Members wanting a face-to-face professional service experience,” he said.

“Anyone can be a Police Credit Union Member and take advantage of our better products and services. We are a strong alternative to the big banks because we reinvest profits back into better products and services and support local community initiatives such as our long-standing association with the NT Police Association as well as numerous local community clubs, sporting clubs and police-led activities.”

Mr Anastasiou said several market-leading online options complemented Police Credit Union’s branch network for those wanting to go online for their banking needs.

“We are always striving to improve the value we provide Members, which is why we work hard to offer low fees, good rates, and great face to face service. For those people who want it, we have convenient Online Banking, Samsung Pay, Google Pay and Apple Pay and a state-of-the-art Police Credit Union Banking App which lets people check their accounts, transfer money using Fast Payments and pay bills online.”

“As part of the relocation of our Casuarina presence to this larger, purpose-built Palmerston branch, we have also installed an automated coin counting machine which Members can access free of charge, as well as fast video communication which assists Members who cannot physically access our branch.”

The Palmerston Branch services a portfolio in excess of $110 million comprising of deposits, home, investment and small business loans, as well as car loans. A dedicated Relationship Manager, who is a personal banker, works from the branch and visits Alice Springs, local police stations and Members right across the NT area.

The new 65sq/m branch is located at Shop T57, Gateway Shopping Centre in Palmerston City, employs 5 full time staff and services more than 4000 Members, including Police Members.

###

About Police Credit Union

Formed in 1970, Police Credit Union is proudly South Australian based and headquartered, boasting a 93.1% Member Satisfaction score, an employee engagement score of 92.35%, total assets exceeding $1.135billion, and delivering Better Banking services to over 40,000 customers. As the most recognised credit union brand in South Australia, Police Credit Union is firmly committed to building enhanced capability in the delivery of both traditional face to face branch banking and local call centres, and innovative, convenient and secure digital architecture. Supporting better communities represents an intrinsic pillar of PCU’s corporate strategy. A strong sense of corporate social responsibility spans initiatives both large and small, including a long-standing partnership with the Police Association of South Australia, Major Sponsorship of Crime Stoppers SA and Adelaide Football League, and a 23-year commitment in bringing the Credit Union Christmas Pageant to the streets of Adelaide, representing but a few examples of the organisation’s community investment over its 50 year history. Police Credit Union has helped thousands of South Australians and Territorians achieve their financial goals and aspirations, with competitive and high value Better Banking products and services. The multi award-winning, values-driven, Member-owned organisation offers a full suite of market leading loan and investment products, 24-7 Online, Mobile and App banking, Fast Payments, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, and branches across SA and NT. 1300 131 844 I policecu.com.au

Disclaimer: Google Pay: Android, Google Pay, and the Google Logo are trademarks of Google LLC. Samsung Pay: Samsung Pay is a trademark or registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.