GMCU

GMCU | 2025-05-20 16:33

Abstract：GMCU (Goulburn Murray Credit Union Co-Operative Ltd) was founded in 1985 and is regulated under ASIC with license No. 241364, though the status is listed as “Exceeded.” The institution provides standard financial services such as home loans, personal banking accounts, and insurance products, but does not offer other trading services or demo accounts.

GMCU Review Summary
Founded	1985
Registered Country/Region	Australia
Regulation	ASIC (Exceeded)
Services	Loans, banking accounts, term deposits, insurance
Demo Account	❌
Trading Platform	Mobile Banking App
Customer Support	Phone: 1800 694 628
	Email: info@gmcu.com.au
	Mail Address: PO Box 860, Shepparton, VIC 3632

GMCU Information

GMCU (Goulburn Murray Credit Union Co-Operative Ltd) was founded in 1985 and is regulated under ASIC with license No. 241364, though the status is listed as “Exceeded.” The institution provides standard financial services such as home loans, personal banking accounts, and insurance products, but does not offer other trading services or demo accounts.

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Various contact channels	Exceeded ASIC license
Wide range of traditional banking services
Multiple account choices
Long operation time

Is GMCU Legit?

Yes, Goulburn Murray Credit Union Co-Operative Ltd (GMCU) is regulated. It holds an Investment Advisory License issued by the Australia Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) under license number 241364. However, its regulatory status is marked as Exceeded, which may indicate the license is no longer valid or has surpassed its intended scope.

GMCU Services

GMCU offers a broad range of retail banking services including home and personal loans, various account types, term deposits, and insurance options.

Category	Services
Home Loans	Standard Variable Plus, Fixed Rate, Construction Fixed Rate
Personal Loans	Secured Personal Loan, Unsecured Personal Loan
Transaction Accounts	My Everyday Account, My Freedom Account, My Connect Account
Savings Accounts	Advantage Saver, Online Saver, Cash Manager Account
Term Deposits	Fixed Term Deposits, Monthly Income Deposits
Insurance	Home, Motor, Caravan & Trailer, Landlord Insurance

Account Type

GMCU offers several types of real (live) accounts tailored to everyday banking needs, including personal transaction and savings accounts.

Account Type	Suitable for
My Everyday Account	Individuals needing a general transaction account
My Freedom Account	Students or concession card holders seeking fee waivers
My Connect Account	People who prefer digital banking with no branch access
Advantage Saver Account	Regular savers wanting bonus interest
Online Saver Account	Online-focused savers
Cash Manager Account	Members managing larger cash flows

GMCU Fees

GMCU's fees are moderate to high compared to industry standards, particularly for unsecured lending products like personal loans and overdrafts.

Loan Type	Interest Rate (p.a.)
Home Loan (Owner Occupied, <80% LVR)	5.94% - 5.79%
Home Loan (Owner Occupied, >80%-95% LVR)	6.34% - 5.79%
Home Loan (Investment, <80% LVR)	6.14% - 6.09%
Home Loan (Investment, >80%-95% LVR)	6.54% - 6.09%
Personal Loan (Secured)	7.79%
Personal Loan (Unsecured)	14.95%
Overdraft (Secured)	9.99% - 10.60%
Overdraft (Unsecured)	17.69%
Business/Farm Loan (Secured)	10.54% - 12.00%
Business/Farm Loan (Unsecured)	18.75%

Trading Platform

Trading Platform	Supported	Available Devices
Mobile Banking App	✔	iOS, Android

Deposit and Withdrawal

GMCU does not explicitly mention charging fees for deposits or withdrawals.

Payment Method	Fees	Processing Time
Direct Entry Credit	/	Typically same-day
Direct Entry Debit	Dishonour fees may apply if insufficient funds	Based on supplier schedule
Periodical Payments	/	As scheduled
Internet/Mobile Banking	/	Instant or same-day
In-branch Deposit	/	Instant or by end of day