Big Sky Welcomes GMH
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It is with great pleasure that we annouce that GMH Employees Credit Co-Operative (GMHCU) is merging with Big Sky Credit Union on 1 November 2009.
Big Sky is delighted to have the opportunity of building upon the relationship GMHCU has with its members and with GM Holden. We plan to do this by making available to Holden's 6500 employees around Australia a comprehensive range of banking products and services and wealth management solutions through our subsidiary Big Sky Financial Solutions.
Please find below some information pertaining to Big Sky, with some additional information and Questions and Answers specifically for GMH Credit Union members.
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Who is Big Sky?
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Big Sky provides Holden employees, contractors and their family members, a range of benefits designed to suit their needs. Our members have access to the full variety of banking, insurance and financial advice services to suit their individual lifestyle.
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Our Difference
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A major difference with Big Sky is that profits are used to provide benefits to members through lower interest rates on loans, a low cost fee structure, higher rates on deposits and friendly personalised service. Our success also enables us to deliver benefits back to our communities.
Big Sky operates on co-operative principals for the mutual benefit of members and is run under the same rigorous legislation as all financial institutions.
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Community Focus
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Big Sky has a rich history of servicing the employees of companies such as GM Holden, BHP Billiton, BP, BlueScope and RACV as well as regional communities including Hedland and Newman (WA), Moranbah (QLD), and Roxby Downs (SA).
A key advantage is that Big Sky’s interests remain firmly in Australia with no direct link to overseas markets – this enables Big Sky to remain a strong and prudent organisation, providing our members with a safe and highly competitive banking solution for the mutual benefit of the individual as well as the community.
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Member benefits
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No matter what your banking needs are, from home loans to everyday banking to investments, Big Sky can provide a solution for you. At Big Sky we’re big on understanding our members’ needs, that’s why we take the time to provide you with all the information necessary to make such important decisions.
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Everyday banking
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We all have everyday banking needs – whether it is withdrawing cash or paying your mobile phone bill. We can help with your everyday banking needs with a low cost fee structure, a range of credit and debit cards options, internet and phone banking.
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Loans
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At Big Sky we offer home and investment loans, car and personal loans, credit cards and overdrafts, all at competitively low rates.
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Investments
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As a Big Sky member you can enjoy the benefit of high interest rates on a wide range of investment products such as Term Deposits and online savings accounts.
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Insurance
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At Big Sky we offer a range of insurance products through Allianz Insurance. For home and contents, motor vehicle, travel, life, landlord, boat, caravan and trailer insurance we’ve got you covered.
We also offer health insurance with NIB where you are entitled to an exclusive member discount on health cover.
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e-Kids
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For our youngest members, Big Sky has created a special children’s account, e-Kids. Our friendly mascot, Eddy the echidna, makes learning about managing money fun for your children and helps them get excited about saving for their next toy with a Big Sky e-Kids account. They also receive an e-Kids newsletter with competitions to enter and a fun interactive website to visit.
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bnext
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bnext offers our Gen X and Gen Y members an information portal to gain invaluable lifestyle information and advice. Offering real life information on topics that are relevant such as Travel, Environment, Moving Out and Money via the website, bnext also offers you the freedom to do banking via SMS, internet or phone and join other members in the bnext community.
Check out bnext.com.au for more information.
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Big Sky Financial Solutions
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At Big Sky Financial Solutions, we realise that people have varying requirements at different stages in their life. No matter where you are at right now, we can offer the appropriate level of advice for your situation. Take the first step now – Big Sky Financial Solutions can help guide you on the road to financial security.
Big Sky Financial Solutions is backed with the strength, expertise and licensing of a speciality financial services organisation. For further information visit www.bigskyfs.net.au
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Information for GMH Credit Union members
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On 1 November current GMH accounts will be transferred to Big Sky. As a result of the merger, GMH Credit Union member numbers will cease to exist and will be replaced by a Big Sky member number.
It is important to remember to redirect any existing direct debits/direct credits to your new account. Should you be on a payroll other than GMH, please ensure that you advise your payroll department of your new BSB and member details. For those members currently utilising the services of Allianz or NIB, remember to contact these organisations and advise them of your new membership to take advantage of the savings and benefits available as a Big Sky member.
Big Sky offers you a range of ways to do your banking; in person at your local Service Centre, or via Internet Banking available at www.bigsky.net.au and Telephone Banking on 1300 654 321 - 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. If you would like to register for these services, please contact us on 1300 654 321 and speak to our Member Services Team.
As a new member you now also have access to the full range of products and services currently available to Big Sky members. We encourage you to drop in and speak to one of our staff members or to peruse the rest of our website.
Please do not hesitate to contact our Member Services Team on 1300 654 321 if you require any further information in relation to the merger or any aspect of your Credit Union banking.
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 Questions and Answers
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