A Stronger Future for Our Members
Hume Bank and Geelong Bank have merged as of 1 May 2026.
What this means for our members?
You’ll continue to bank as usual with the same staff, branches, and services for now. This step builds long-term strength to keep supporting members and local communities.
We remain focused on helping our members and local communities thrive for years to come.
If you’d like to know more or have something to share, please reach out. You can email us any time at memberquestions@
FAQs
Is there any change to the Hume Bank name or services?
Hume Bank is around 13 times larger than Geelong Bank. From 1 May 2026 Geelong Bank will become part of Hume Bank. There will be no change to the Hume Bank name, current products and services, or local branches and jobs because of the merger.
Why did Hume Bank merge with Geelong Bank?
Both organisations share a similar view of what banking should be: customer-owned, community-focused, and built around people.
By coming together, we strengthen our ability to:
- Support our members over the long term
- Continue investing in the communities we’re part of
- Sustain a strong, regional banking alternative
This is about ensuring we remain well placed to serve members and communities into the future.
Is Hume Bank being taken over or changing ownership?
No. This is a merger of two customer-owned banks.
Hume Bank remains customer-owned, with members continuing to be at the centre of decision-making. There are no external shareholders.
How does this benefit Hume Bank members?
This merger strengthens the organisation behind Hume Bank, helping ensure we can continue to:
- Support members consistently over time
- Stay connected to local communities
- Deliver on our purpose as a customer-owned bank.
It’s about building on what already works and making sure it continues well into the future.
Who will lead the organisation?
The merged organisation will operate under Hume Bank, with a regional structure in place to ensure strong local leadership and decision-making.
This includes a dedicated Geelong region, ensuring local focus remains.