Banking online may seem convenient, but taking your financial business to a local bank comes with even more perks. Birkdale Fair is home to one of Australia's leading regional banks, and banking there is as good for you as it is for the overall community.

How do Banks Help the Community?

Local banks help the community in a number of ways, especially when it comes to loans. Community banks make most of their money from loans provided to local individuals and businesses, and they're very interested in helping the community prosper. Their loan rates are typically lower than those at mega-banks, making the loans more affordable.

Another way they help is by keeping money in the community, which strengthens the local economy. You're also likely to get more personalised service than you would from larger banks. Since they serve a smaller area, community banks can take the time to get to know their customers and ensure they're getting the attention they deserve.

Where to Bank Locally: Bank Of Queensland (BOQ)

Bank Of Queensland is one of the few banks still not owned by a large national banking chain. Each location is independently owned by local community members, giving them the freedom to manage their own growth and development without the restrictions of a big corporation.

As small business owners themselves, they know the value of personalised service. That personalised service has been helping the Birkdale location thrive for over 15 years.

The locals running BOQ are your neighbours and fellow small business owners who, just like you, are interested in creating a supportive and thriving community. Take your banking to BOQ Birkdale today.