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Key facts
Counted staff
235
self-reported 201–500 band
Founded
1975
51 years
Legal entities
1
ABR
Office countries
1
1 address
Funding rounds
None on record
Company type
Privately Held
self-reported
Legal entity
1 brand → 1 confirmed entity
DEFENCE BANK LIMITED
ABN57087651385
Legal entities
Show as table · Defence Bank: 1 registry entity
| DEFENCE BANK LIMITED | ABN 57087651385 |
|---|---|
| Confirmed matches | 0 of 1 |
A candidate is a name match on the registry, not a confirmed identity, and two candidates are ambiguity rather than a corporate structure.
Description
Defence Bank is a member-owned financial institution that was established in 1975 to provide banking services to the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
We are the relationship bank of the ADF and are dedicated to supporting the unique financial needs of serving and retired ADF personnel, Defence contractors, and their families. Defence Bank profits are reinvested back into the bank to benefit its members.
The bank offers a range of products and services to its members, including home loans, personal loans, credit cards, savings accounts, and insurance. Our award-winning app makes it easy for members to manage their finances from anywhere and have access to a range of convenient banking services, such as mobile banking, phone banking, and ATMs located at various Defence bases across Australia.
Defence Bank is guided by a strong purpose to serve those who protect us. The bank has 26 branches across Australia and employs 230 people. In 2023 and 2024 the bank was named as an Excellence Awardee for Reward and Recognition and Employer of Choice in the Australian HR Awards. Defence Bank celebrates and champions the individual talents, personalities and interests of our people and supports the communities in which we work.
Defence Bank is a bank ‘for a life like no other’ and our people are committed to delivering exceptional banking service to our members.
If you are interested in a career with Defence Bank, please visit our careers page at https://www.defencebank.com.au/careers
Specialties
All 8 specialties
- Home Loans
- Personal and Car Loans
- Credit and Debit Cards
- Deposit and Investment Accounts
- Retirement Saving Account and Superannuation
- Motor Vehicle
- Home and Contents and Travel Insurance
- Financial Planning
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Locations
Country footprint
Show as table · Offices in 1 country
| Countries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Primary country | AU |
All codes: AU
Addresses
- AU31 Queen Street; Level 10; Melbourne, Vic 3000Primary
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Financials
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People & contacts
4 employee profiles on record · names withheld.
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FAQ
Which legal entity operates under Defence Bank?
One Victoria entity on the ABR: DEFENCE BANK LIMITED (ABN 57 087 651 385), high confidence.
How many people work at Defence Bank?
235 counted staff profiles at January 2026, inside the self-reported 201–500 band.
Where does Defence Bank have offices?
One address on record, Australia only. Primary: 31 Queen Street, Level 10, Melbourne, Vic 3000.
Has Defence Bank raised funding?
None linked to this brand.
What does Defence Bank list as its specialties?
Eight tags on the brand's own list, among them financial planning and home loans.
Which companies are listed alongside Defence Bank?
38 profiles list Defence Bank as a peer — 96th percentile in Banking. It lists ten peers of its own. Bank First and Australian Military Bank Ltd list it back.