PART OF BENDIGO BANK

Community Bank Samford

Built by the community, for the community

Amount Given Back to the Local Community Since 2002

Banking Done Differently

We are a community bank – built by the community for our local community.

We deliver the full range of traditional banking services, but unlike traditional banks, up to 80% of all profits are returned to our local community.

How does community banking work?

The Pine Rivers Community Finance Ltd (PRCF) owns and operates the Community Bank Samford (part of Bendigo Bank).

Our Samford Community Bank offers the full range of Bendigo Bank products and services.

Our banking team are local, caring and committed to our local community and the growth of local businesses.

Community banking is based on a ‘profit-with-purpose’ model, which means a portion of our profits are returned directly to the community that has generated them.

We do this by providing grants and sponsorships to schools, community groups, sporting clubs and not for profits for all those little projects that make living and working in our community the best place to be.

From empowering people with a disability to realise a business dream to helping save young drivers’ lives,  Community Bank Samford, part of Bendigo Bank, makes a big impact.

Check out our latest news

Meet Seb Hoffman: Building Community Connections as a Customer Advisor at Community Bank Samford 

As a friendly face for our customers, Seb Hoffman plays a vital role as a Customer Advisor at Community Bank Samford. Embodying the spirit of local engagement and service and enriching the banking experience for customers while championing community initiatives, we...

Community Grant Round – How to Apply 

With our next major community grant funding round about to open for applications, we caught up with Mandy Bell to learn more about the application process and how not-for-profit organisations should prepare if considering making an application.  “We have made the...

Community Grants – Applications Open Soon

Did you know that we have supported our community with over $1.2m in grants reinvested into our local community because, as a Community Bank, we give 100% of our profits back to our shareholders and communities as donations, grants, sponsorships, and...

How Can We Help You Today?

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Find out about PRCF

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See What Has Been Granted

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Banking

Every time you bank with the Community Bank Samford a share of the profits that are generated by award-winning financial products and services go directly back to your community.

Community

These profits go into better sporting facilities, community safety initiatives, local employment, or health initiatives.

Everyone Benefits

You benefit through competitive rates and banking. Our community benefits through better resources and support.