Media Releases
21/01/20- Scam calls to cardholders
Tuesday, 21 January 2020 09:13
We have been advised of scam calls being made to several cardholders identifying themselves as the “Fraud Department”, “Visa Fraud Monitoring team” and “Fraud team in Collins Street Melbourne” in an attempt to coerce a Member to provide their personal, card number and transactional information.
Bush fire disaster assistance information
Monday, 13 January 2020 10:15
If you have been affected by the recent bush fires, please contact us for assistance –
Loans and credit cards: we can offer a range of assistance measures, including postponed or reduced repayments. Contact the Credit Control team on 6763 5111.
Claiming on consumer credit insurance: if you have Allianz consumer credit insurance attaching to your loan, we can assist you with documentation. Contact the Credit Control team on 6763 5111 or see the Allianz website.
Claiming on home insurance and contents insurance: if you have Allianz general insurance policies, see the Allianz website.
Requesting replacement credit or debit cards: if your mailing address has changed (temporarily or for the foreseeable future) please speak to our Contact Centre team on 6763 5111. Provided we can identify you over the telephone, we can amend your contact details and make arrangements for delivery of replacement cards.
Other inquiries, difficulties or issues: please do not hesitate to call us on 6763 5111, or use the secure email link after you have logged into Online Banking.
Member Newsletter December 2019
Wednesday, 04 December 2019 08:30
Enjoy our end of year Member newsletter to learn about latest changes, industry news and what we have been doing with our local communities.
Money Mule Awareness
Friday, 29 November 2019 10:02
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It's Money Mule Awareness Prevention Week! Read more: Money Mule Awareness 22 Nov 2019 - Changes to card transaction fees at some merchants
Friday, 22 November 2019 08:56 We have been notified that businesses within the Wesfarmers group have changed the way they process contactless transactions. This means that you could be charged fees for making contactless transactions (Tap and Go/ payWave). These businesses include Coles, Kmart, Target, Liquorland, Vintage Cellars, Bi-Lo, Officeworks.
When using your NICU Visa Debit card at these businesses, insert your card and select 'Credit' or 'Visa Debit' to ensure that it is a fee-free transaction. Savings Interest Rate Changes effective 1 Dec 2019
Wednesday, 13 November 2019 09:48 We advise there are interest rate changes to the following account types, effective 1 December 2019: Read more: Savings Interest Rate Changes effective 1 Dec 2019 6 Aug 2019 Watch out for myGov tax scams
Tuesday, 06 August 2019 15:35 Tax time is here, and we see a surge in scammers impersonating trusted brands like myGov or the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to trick you into giving them money or personal details. Read the following government website article on what scams are about and how you can keep safe: https://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/alert-service/watch-out-mygov-tax-scams Using your 9 digit External Account Number to receive/debit funds
Thursday, 27 June 2019 14:27 IMPORTANT NOTICE: due to changes with payments systems and software, your Member Number will shortly no longer be accepted when receiving or sending funds electronically. Instead you need to quote the 9 digit External Account Number that is linked to your account. Read more: Using your 9 digit External Account Number to receive/debit funds Cold Calling Scams - Be Aware
Thursday, 06 June 2019 14:45 The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has received information concerning cold calling scams from a variety of unlicensed foreign entities. Please be aware of callers asking you to invest your money for 'quick returns' and ensure that you do not provide any personal financial information or agree to transfer any funds. If you have any concerns or further queries regarding these cold calling scams, please visit Money Smart or contact Northern Inland Credit Union on 02 6763 5111. RBA Rate - May 2019
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 09:25 RBA leaves cash rate on hold at 1.50 per centThe Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board has decided to keep rates on hold at 1.50 per cent for the 30th monthly meeting in a row in spite of the significant level of anticipation from the public that a cut could have been likely for May 2019. The record-low cash rate of 1.5 per cent has been at this level since the last move in August 2016, although money market traders do not expect it to stay there much longer. Page 4 of 7 |