- Defence Bank announces partnership with Armaguard’s atmx network of 1,700 atms across Australia to provide fee-free withdrawals.
- The partnership means fee-free cash withdrawals and balance enquiries for all Defence Bank Visa cardholders.
- Defence Bank’s decision delivers members lower fees and charges and improved access and convenience for their money on the go.
Defence Bank has today expanded access to fee-free cash for its members Australia wide through a partnership with Armaguard and its network of more than 1,700 atmx by Armaguard ATMs in metropolitan and regional areas.
Under the agreement, Defence Bank members can withdraw cash fee-free and make balance enquiries for free via their Visa cards.
The partnership will instantly lower fees and charges for Defence Bank members, providing welcome hip pocket relief.
The deal also acknowledges that many Australians including Defence Bank members still enjoy the access, convenience and choice that cash provides in their busy lives on the go.
Defence Bank Acting Chief Executive Marnie Fletcher said the partnership is a win for members including members of the Australian Defence Forces and their families.
“We’re delighted to remove fees and charges for our members,” Fletcher said.
“We want our members to be able to withdraw their cash and check their bank balances free of charge.”
“We have taken member feedback into account and are delighted to enter into this partnership with Armaguard and the atmx network.”
“Using their Visa cards, our members now have access to fee-free cash withdrawals at over 6,200 ATM’s Australia wide including those within our own Defence Bank ATM network and from any of the big 4 bank ATM’s.”
“Our economy and the way we all bank is changing, this decision recognises the importance of cash for many of our members.”
“As Australia’s leading bank for the Defence community, we understand the unique life our members lead, and that convenience and choice is important to them.”
“Defence Bank is committed to continuous improvement for our members and this announcement makes it easier to bank with us anywhere and anytime while on the go.”
“We strive everyday to better understand the unique life of the men and women of the ADF and this is a change where our members will see an immediate, positive difference.”
“Our members already enjoy a full-service digital banking offering that includes a fully featured award-winning banking app, payments through Osko and PayID and access to the full suite of digital pays - Apple, Fitbit, Garmin, Google and Samsung.”
“Members can also access branches, over 3,500 Bank@Post Offices across the country, and book a virtual lending appointment with one of our mobile lenders from the convenience of wherever they are.”
“The partnership with atmx adds another easy and effective way to bank with us.”
“As a purpose over profit organisation we will continue to examine further ways we can reward our members and deliver a better banking experience.”
“We are the WeMoney Defence Services Bank of the Year for the third year running, illustrating our strong and cherished relationship with the ADF, which today’s announcement further strengthens.”
