Switching to a Bendigo Bank account is easy

When you choose to do your banking with the Bendigo we make a commitment to ensure your best interests are our first priority.

That’s why we’re making it easy for you to transfer your banking to us, as well as to re-establish your direct debit and credit arrangements.

You’ve got two options – simply make a selection and follow the steps in the relevant guide.

If you need help at any stage with making the switch please contact your local branch.

1. Doing it yourself

View the self help guide and follow the steps to do it yourself.

Account Switching Self Help Guide - Approx. 187Kb.

Plus we’ve included some additional, helpful information for:

Step 1. Open an account with the new financial institution
You can do this in person at your nearest Bendigo Bank branch.

Step 2. Re-establish your payments on the new account
These PDF template letters can be completed by overwriting the relevant fields (indicated between <> or drop down choice for State), printed and posted to your debit or credit organisations.

As they can’t be saved (unless you have PDF Writer) you’ll need to print a copy out for your records too.

Change of advice letter for a regular debit - Approx. 35Kb.

Change of advice letter for a regular credit - Approx. 33Kb.

2. Getting help to make the switch

If you’d like help to make the switch to the Bendigo the following guide explains what to do.

Account Switching Getting Help Guide - Approx. 95Kb.

The above documents are available as a PDF document which can be viewed and printed using Adobe Reader®. If you do not have Adobe Reader®, simply click the Get Adobe Reader button to download a free version from the Adobe website.