60 years of Banking for Good

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We were founded by teachers in 1966 who had one powerful idea: their profession deserved access to fair, affordable banking.

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As one of only three banks offering Help to Buy, we’re helping make home ownership more achievable.

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Nearly 60 years on, founding member Coralie still visits the branch and proudly calls us ‘her bank’.

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We were the only bank named a Responsible Investment Leader for four years running^* – proving member-owned banking can lead.

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From less than $1,000 in assets in 1967 to more than $14.5 billion in 2026, we’ve grown our capacity to support members.

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We’re one of just 57 B Corp certified banks worldwide^**

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In the 1970s, our famous branch fridge was stocked with complimentary drinks, including beer – making members feel this really was their bank.

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We were the first mutual bank to offer a name-checking feature for payments in our internet banking and app – helping prevent scams and mistaken payments.

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Today, more than $11.7 billion in home loans is helping members and families achieve their home ownership goals.

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For 10 consecutive years, we were recognised as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, reflecting the values that continue to guide how we do business.

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Over the past decade, our partnership with Bell Shakespeare has helped teachers build confidence and strengthen their teaching practice, with 100% of surveyed mentorship participants reporting a positive impact.

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By 1991, our members’ trust had helped make us Australia’s largest credit union.

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We exclude industries such as gambling, tobacco and fossil fuel extraction from our direct lending and direct investment activities.

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From 29 members in 1967 to more than 280,000 today, our membership has grown without leaving the DNA of mutual banking behind.

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A painting gifted to us in 1979 by a teacher living in a remote Aboriginal community still hangs proudly in our head office. It is a lasting symbol of the member relationships and community spirit that have shaped us for generations.

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Our members completed 100 million+ transactions with us last year – trusting us with their everyday financial moments.

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Since 2019, our NSW Premier's Teachers Mutual Bank Aboriginal Education Scholarship has helped educators deepen cultural knowledge and strengthen their teaching.

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In 1975, we absorbed a government loan charge into our rates, helping lower upfront costs for members and demonstrating our commitment to fair outcomes and member value.

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We serve members in 80+ countries – including people living over 18,000 kilometres from Sydney.

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In FY26, we helped more than 7,700 members purchase or refinance their homes – helping thousands of people move closer to their home ownership goals.

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Our 10-year CUFA partnership helped 45,000+ Cambodian students build lifelong financial literacy skills, with the program becoming part of Cambodia's national school curriculum.

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We answered 376,000+ member calls last year – being there when members needed a real person.

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In 2006, we published our first sustainability report and made commitments to social responsibility – well before ESG became mainstream.

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More than $8.5 billion in savings and term deposits is helping members build financial security and achieve their future goals.

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More than 31,000 members have banked with us for 40+ years, including almost 3,000 for over half a century.

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Through our partnership with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, we've helped put 2,000 books into the hands of children in remote Indigenous communities.

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We’ve made member identity verification around 95% faster – turning days of processing into a simpler, more secure experience.

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We've grown from supporting teachers in New South Wales only to supporting members living Australia wide and overseas.

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Since 2014, we've received more than 60 sustainability and ESG recognitions, reflecting our long-term commitment to Banking for Good.

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From children’s accounts to home loans, investments and retirement, our member Dennis has trusted us through every life stage.

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In 1982, we helped bring banking beyond branch hours as an early participant in Australia’s first national credit union ATM network known as rediATM.

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Since 2013, our Teachers Mutual Bank Principals Scholarship has helped outstanding school leaders take their leadership further.

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From a Hornsby tennis shed to a net zero, 6-Star Green Star headquarters, we’ve come a long way responsibly.

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Last year, our fraud specialist teams responded to more than 57,000 fraud, scam and transaction enquiries, helping members when it mattered most.

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We were part of the first wave of customer-owned banks to offer Apple Pay and mobile wallet technology, helping members benefit from emerging payment innovations.

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In FY26, we directed $1.8 million to Indigenous-owned businesses – using our purchasing power to create opportunity.

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For over 40 years, Edvest has helped members retire with confidence. Today, more than 20,000 members and customers trust us with over $3 billion in savings and term deposits.

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Our head office runs on 100% renewable electricity from the Wellington North Solar Farm, NSW.

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Last year, we met 20,000 educators, nurses, midwives and emergency service workers face-to-face in their communities.

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In 1977, long before online travel booking became the norm, we launched a dedicated travel service that helped teachers explore the world.

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Over the past 15 years, we've supported our people to earn 900+ qualifications, reflecting our commitment to developing talent and growing careers from within.

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Even from Malawi, our member Sandra has continued to rely on the personal support of the bank she calls her own.

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For over 20 years, we’ve delivered more than 2.3 million school planners to help teachers stay organised.

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Our vehicle fleet is already 60% electric – and we’re driving towards 100% by the end of 2027.

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Our members used internet banking or the app more than 32.8 million times last year – accessing their money wherever and whenever they needed.

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Started by a handful of volunteers, we have become a team of more than 850 united around serving members.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, we used our digital channels to recognise the teachers, nurses, midwives, and frontline professionals supporting Australia.

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Long before digital banking, we were finding new ways to make banking more convenient, including the introduction of drive-through banking in 1984.

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For 40+ years, we’ve stood with Stewart House to support children facing health and family challenges.

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Our people speak more than 35 languages, helping us better understand, connect with, and support our diverse membership.

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In the 1990s and 2000s, our Teachers Car Buying Service used the collective strength of our membership to help more than 1,000 members purchase vehicles with confidence.

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Our people represent more than 40 nationalities and cultural identities, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

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Our people viewed 11,000+ LinkedIn Learning course videos last year – with AI the most popular development area – highlighting a culture that embraces innovation.

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Following the merger with Australian Mutual Bank, our branch network almost doubled from seven to 13, giving more members access to the personal, face-to-face banking experience they value.

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Last year, our people gave 1,000+ volunteer hours to causes close to their hearts and communities.

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For five years, we've been recognised among the Top 40 in the Good Company Awards, reflecting a culture focused on making a difference.

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More than 175 of our people have 15+ years of service with our bank, including 96 who've clocked up over 20 years.

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During a single employee Impact Day for Eat Up, 40+ employees made 1,135 sandwiches for local schoolchildren.

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From member families to leadership roles, our history is shaped by generations of connection. Our current Head of Credit, Meredith, first appeared in a TCU newsletter as a newborn in 1981.

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One teachers’ credit union has grown into five banking brands, bringing member-owned banking to more Australians.