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, sponsorships, donations and scholarships to schools, community groups, sporting clubs and not for profits for all those projects that make living and working in our community the best place to be.

From empowering people with a disability to realising 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

Local banking delivers $3.6 million back to the community

Pine Rivers Community Finance announces 17 new community grant recipients across Moreton Bay Pine Rivers Community Finance (PRCF), owner and operator of Community Bank Samford, has announced 17 recipients of its latest Community Grants Program, taking its total...

Welcome Robyn Doulman – Business Development Manager

The Moreton Bay Region is the kind of place where local businesses know their customers, volunteers keep clubs moving, and a quick conversation can become the beginning of something worthwhile. It’s a region built on relationships; familiar faces, genuine...

A New Path Forward: Teresa’s Story of Courage, Purpose and Possibility

In 2021, Teresa Burbery’s life took an unexpected turn when she sustained a spinal cord injury. After spending 20 years building a successful career as a professional hairdresser and salon owner, she was suddenly faced with the challenge of rebuilding her independence...

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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.

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Community

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

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Everyone Benefits

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