Awards

Our team work hard to ensure that not only do our customers get the best products, but they also receive exceptional service. It's because of this that we are able to help customers make rewarding financial choices.

CANSTAR's star rating system considers a broad range of factors to compare financial products, with 5 star awards given to the very best products Australia has to offer.  In 2014, Hume is proud to have been awarded 5 stars for outstanding value in the Credit Cards, Business Deposits, and Business Loans categories while achieving the overall award for the best value Youth Banking and Education program among customer owned banks.

Customer Owned Bank: Youth Banking and Education Award

Winning for the fourth time, Hume ranked top for both Junior and Youth profiles, scoring highly for such attributes including its education resources and school banking program, in which 49 local school currently participate. Hume's Junior Savers Club include tips, tools and games for children and parents. Click here to learn more about Hume's financial literacy and school banking programs. 

Outstanding Value: Credit Cards

From 190 cards rated across Australia, Hume's Visa Gold, and Visa Loyalty (now known as Visa Clear) cards were each awarded 5 stars for outstanding value offered to everyday spenders, while Hume's Visa Value card was also awarded 5 stars for occasional spender category. Click here to learn more about Hume's award winning credit cards.

Outstanding Value: Business loans

Considering a range of factors including flexibility, ease of access and price, Hume's business Line of Credit was awarded 5 stars for outstanding value with only two other institutions offering a similarly rated product nationally. Click here to learn more about Hume's line of credit and other business finance products. Click here to learn more about Hume's Line of credit and other business finance products.

Outstanding Value: Business Deposits

With 91 accounts reviewed from 44 financial institutions nationally, Hume's Business account was awarded 5 stars for outstanding value offered to businesses with an average of approximately 40 transactions per month. This award placed Hume's Business account among the national top 5-10% for its category. Click here to learn more about Hume's Business savings and transaction accounts.

Taking in the cities of Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Albury and the surrounding region, the Murray-Riverina Business Awards celebrate business excellence across a diverse area of NSW. Hume was proud to be awarded with the following.

Excellence in Sustainability

The Excellence in Sustainability award recognises businesses that are working to reduce the impact of their operations on the environment and/or provide products and services that have positive environmental outcomes.

Employer of Choice

The Employer of Choice award recognises organisations that put in place strategies and initiatives to create stimulating and supportive workplace environments for their employees. These strategies or initiatives must have a positive impact on both employees and the organisation as a whole.

Business Leader – Melissa Sweetland, General Manager  Customer Service, Sales and Marketing

The Business Leader award recognises the positive contribution made to business by business people and professionals. The award recognises those who demonstrate outstanding entrepreneurial spirit, strategic business direction and innovative ideas, whilst providing inspiration to a new generation of upcoming business leaders.

Regional Finalist, Young Business Executive – Carly Brown, Regional Manager Victoria

The Young Business Executive award recognises an inspirational young professional aged between 18-35 years who has built a successful career with an organisation.