Knowledge Counts
The South Australian education community looks after South Australian children, so we are looking after them.
Supporting South Australian Educators for Over 65 Years.
We began over 65 years ago, created by teachers for teachers. Today, we’re still committed to supporting the education community.
Knowledge Counts banking benefits give South Australian educators and their immediate family members access to special offers, discounts, and products.
It's our way of saying thank you.
Who can join? If you work or have worked in South Australia’s education sector, or you’re studying to become an educator, you’re eligible for Knowledge Counts benefits.
This includes people in roles such as SSOs, receptionists, contract teachers, TRTs, student teachers, grounds staff, TAFE lecturers, librarians, classroom teachers and university coordinators—just to name a few.
Your immediate family members can join too. That means parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings and partners are all eligible.
Educator+ Account
We’re giving back to the South Australian education community with a transaction account that pays interest on your entire balance, no matter how many transactions you make!
$2,000 cashback offer
If you’re looking for some extra cash in your pocket, we’re offering $2,000 cashback on eligible home loans.
Personal Loan rate reductions
Need a personal or car loan? Receive a 1.00% p.a. reduction on all car and personal loan interest rates, with no establishment fee!
$200 cashback offer
Buy a new Home and Contents, Landlord or Comprehensive Motor insurance policy and you’ll get $200 cashback.*
Term Deposit benefit
You can earn an additional 0.10% p.a. on the current advertised Term Deposit Rates. Learn more.
Foreign cash fee waiver
We know you love to travel, that's why we will waive the foreign cash ordering fee at your request!
Education Community Credit Card
Our Education Community Credit Card is exclusive to our Knowledge Counts banking benefits for the South Australian education community.
With no annual fee, a 0% p.a. introductory rate for the first six months on purchases, balance transfers and cash advances1, as well as an ongoing low interest rate available after the first 6 months – what’s not to love?
Not sure if you're eligible for our Knowledge Counts education banking benefits?
Knowledge Counts banking benefits are available to any current or retired employee of the South Australian education community, as well as students carrying out studies in education.
Still unsure? Watch our Knowledge Counts video.
Enquire now about Knowledge Counts
You will receive a call from our specialists between 8am – 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 2pm on Saturdays.
For security reasons, current members of Credit Union SA are asked to submit all account enquiries through Secure Mail, located within Internet Banking and our Mobile App.
Frequently asked questions
View all Knowledge Counts FAQsKnowledge Counts education banking benefits provide members of the South Australian education community and their eligible immediate family members with exclusive offers, discounts and products.
Knowledge Counts banking benefits are available to current or retired employees of the South Australian education community, students carrying out studies in education, and their eligible immediate family members (parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings and partners only).
Eligible immediate family members include parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings and partners only.
No. If you work within education in South Australia, no matter what sector (including public, private, university), or you are studying education, you and your eligible immediate family members are entitled to our Knowledge Counts banking benefits.
Nothing! You will continue to receive our Knowledge Counts banking benefits. Retired education workers and their eligible immediate family members are still entitled to join and receive our banking benefits for the South Australian education community.
Yes. Our Knowledge Counts banking benefits are available to all members of the South Australia education community and their eligible immediate family members. This includes early childhood educators and students studying early childhood education.
If you’re an existing member of Credit Union SA and you have an eligible immediate family member that is part of the South Australian education community (parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings and partners only), send us a Secure Mail message or call us on 13 8777, and we can help you receive our Knowledge Counts banking benefits. Eligibility criteria applies.
If you’re not a member of Credit Union SA but have an eligible immediate family member that is part of the education community, you can still receive all the benefits just by joining Credit Union SA online and selecting ‘Education’ from the drop-down box in the online application form.
INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW
Download a copy of our Home Loan Interest Rates, Lending Fees and Charges, and our Terms and Conditions. Interest rates are subject to change and special offers may be withdrawn at any time.
Conditions, fees and lending criteria apply and are available upon request.
The target market for this product can be found within the product’s Target Market Determination (TMD), available at creditunionsa.com.au/legal/terms-and-conditions/target-market-determination.
Knowledge Counts banking benefits are available to current or retired employees of the South Australian education community, students carrying out studies in education, and their eligible immediate family members (parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings and partners only).
This is general advice only and you should consider the terms and conditions before determining whether any of our products are suitable to your situation.
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We do not charge any fees when using ATMs within Australia. However, some ATM operators may charge a fee to process your transaction or balance enquiry. If withdrawing cash overseas a fee may be charged by the ATM operator and the details will be disclosed at the time of the transaction or enquiry. Other fees and charges may apply.