Our Story

At BDCU we dream big. Our Member-owned purpose driven business connects the past, present and future of our towns, so we’re best placed to be the driver of economic and social growth in our region.  

BDCU was established in 1963 by a group of co-workers at Southern Portland Cement. In a spare room of the Berrima cements works, they pooled their resources and established a savings and loan fund in response to their social need at the time – easier access to loans. From these humble beginnings we have evolved to support the rapidly changing needs of our community. And whilst the communities we serve have grown exponentially, we’ve stayed true to our purpose - to create local opportunity and choice.

Whether it's providing sustainable face to face banking services to our regions or delivering significant social programs, BDCU is committed to building a better future for all.

Choosing BDCU is choosing local, and choosing local is your opportunity to help create social change and employment opportunities in our regions.

We’re so excited to have your support in bringing our vision to life.