Savings Accounts FAQs
Take a look at our FAQs below:
- Do I have to be a member to open an account?
- How much do I need to deposit to open a savings account?
- How do I make deposits to my account?
- How do I make withdrawals from my account?
- How often will I receive information on my account?
Do I have to be a member to open an account?
Fire Service Credit Union is a mutual financial services organisation and as such is owned by its members, each one of whom is a shareholder. You need to be a member of Fire Service Credit Union to open an account with us. There is a $10 Member Share purchase required to open a savings account with us, this amount is refundable should you choose to close your accounts and cease affiliation with FSCU.^
How much do I need to deposit to open a savings account?
Once you have opened your Fire Service Credit Union membership and paid your $10 share you can access any products or services.
How do I make deposits to my account?
You can arrange to make deposits to your account by:
- direct credit of payroll or other income;
- Electronic Funds transfer from another Financial Institution using BSB 805 013 and your member number;
- transfer from another savings or transaction account;
- Internet or Telephone Banking transfer;
- over the counter at our branch; or
How do I make withdrawals from my account?
Accessing your money will depend on the particular features of your account however we offer an extensive range of access facilities:
- Internet banking
- Phone banking
- BPAY®
- Electronic funds transfer
- Cheque book
- Branch withdrawal
- ATM/ EFTPOS
How often will I receive information on my account?
Statements are issued quarterly or more frequently if requested.
Account balances and transaction history are available through our Internet and Telephone Banking services.




