Check out all our FAQ about internet banking, including technical issues.
If you can't find the answers to your questions, please contact us.
How do I set up internet banking?
Register for internet banking by going to the registration page and following the prompts or call 13 63 73 option 3 (8am-7pm, Monday to Friday, 9am-12noon, Saturday).
I am getting a message to contact Service & Sales after attempting to login. Why?
After a number of unsuccessful login attempts, online banking may lock your account for security reasons. To fix this, you will need to contact us on 13 63 73 (8am-7pm, Monday to Friday, 9am-12noon, Saturday).
What can I do in internet banking?
You can perform the following once you are logged into your internet banking
What if I forgot my password?
Contact Service & Sales for assistance on 13 63 73 (8am-7pm, Monday to Friday, 9am-12noon, Saturday). As a security precaution, passwords will not be reset via email.
How do I change my password?
You can change your password under Account Options, and then selecting Change Password from the drop down list. You will need to enter the old password, followed by the new password twice as confirmation. Note that passwords must be 6-30 characters long and include a combination of two alpha and numeric, upper and lower case characters.
Remember, if you fail to safeguard your password, you may increase your liability for unauthorised use.
We therefore strongly recommend that you:
Refer to section 5 Liability of your Conditions of Use for a list of circumstances where you may be held liable for losses caused by unauthorised transactions. Any liability for losses resulting from unauthorised transactions will be determined in accordance with section 5, rather than the security measures listed above, which are guidelines only.
Why is some information on the Home page not visible?
The information widget boxes eg. Account Details, located on the home screen includes a feature to hide or display the information. This works by selecting the small arrow on the right-hand side of the widget box display:
Are the widget boxes on my Home Screen able to be sorted?
The widget boxes on the Home screen are customisable with an Internet Explorer browser. To move the widgets simply place your cursor over the top the widget box until the cursor changes to a cross, then click and hold and move the Widget to the desired location. A red line will display that indicates a suitable new position to be dropped.
Note: Widget boxes can only be moved within the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. This feature is not available to all other browsers.
How do I find my BSB and account number via online banking?
You can find your BSB and 9-digit external account numbers in your statements, as well as through internet and mobile banking.
Your account number and 9-digit external account number can be found on your statements, above your opening balance.
Log in to internet banking, go to Account Options > BSB and Account.
Log in to mobile banking, go to More > BSB.
How long will it take for funds to move between my accounts when I do a transfer?
In most cases, transfers between your accounts will go through immediately.
Can I schedule transfers to process at a later or recurring date?
Yes. You can schedule transfers into the future. You can also set up regular payments daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly to end after a specified number of occurrences.
Can I schedule a recurring payment to my credit card?
Yes. You can set up a recurring payment for a specific amount. However, you cannot schedule a recurring payment for the 'Minimum' or 'Full Amount'.
Can I transfer to somebody else's account or to my own account at another bank?
Yes, you can transfer to other banks and people. Simply go to the Payments tab in internet banking, and select Transfer money.
You'll need details of the account, including the BSB Number, Account Number and Account Name that you are wishing to transfer to.
You may choose to save these account details for future use; they'll be available within your online banking account should you wish to transfer money to that particular account again.
Take care when entering these details as the account name cannot be verified by us prior to sending your funds.
Incorrect information may result in funds being credited to the account of an unintended recipient if the BSB number and/or identifier do not belong to the named recipient, and loss of funds should they not reach the intended recipient. It may not be possible to recover your funds from an unintended recipient.
If you do make an error, please let us know and we will action a Mistaken Internet Payment request where we will contact the unintended recipientâs banker and request the payment be returned. Your online banking terms and conditions includes our obligations for these reports and the ePayments Code explains further.
How do I transfer funds?
The transfer of funds feature for both internal and external transfers in online banking is available by selecting Payments > Transfer Money.
The Transfer Money page includes a ‘Transfer To’ drop-down menu that displays when the field is selected. The drop-down menu provides a list of options to select either Pay New; Internal Accounts; Internal Personal Payees and External Personal Payees.
‘Transfer To’ drop-down menu options:
Pay New – Selected for new payments to internal accounts or to other external financial institutions and for the creation of personal payees.
Internal Accounts –All your internal accounts will be listed below this heading.
Internal Personal Payees – Lists all your internal personal payees.
External Personal Payees – Lists all your external personal payees.
‘Transfer To’ Quick Search – The ‘Transfer To’ field can be used to search for a personal payee or other item. Just start typing the first few characters of the name and any matching items will be displayed and can then be selected.
Take care when entering these details as the account name cannot be verified by us prior to sending your funds.
Incorrect information may result in funds being credited to the account of an unintended recipient if the BSB number and/or identifier do not belong to the named recipient, and loss of funds should they not reach the intended recipient. It may not be possible to recover your funds from an unintended recipient.
If you do make an error, please let us know and we will action a Mistaken Internet Payment request where we will contact the unintended recipient’s banker and request the payment be returned. Your online banking terms and conditions includes our obligations for these reports and the ePayments Code explains further.
How do I redraw from my loan?
First, check that your loan has a redraw feature. To redraw funds from an eligible loan, select ‘Accounts’> ‘List of Accounts’ then select the redraw account (eg L97). A Transfer option will be displayed if the loan has a redraw feature.
How can I redraw funds from my Line of Credit account?
First, check that your loan has a redraw feature. To redraw funds from an eligible loan, select ‘Accounts’> ‘List of Accounts’ then select the redraw account (eg L97). A Transfer option will be displayed if the loan has a redraw feature.
How do I activate my VISA debit and/or credit card?
After logging into internet banking, VISA debit and credit cards can be activated by going into the tab ‘Account Options’, followed by ‘Card Activation’. You will then need to enter the card number and expiry date, followed by ‘Activate’. Expiry Date must be entered using the pin pad provided. The pin pad is selected by clicking the small icon provided next to the Expiry Date field.
How do I order an overseas Telegraphic Transfer/Draft via internet banking?
Telegraphic Transfers and Drafts cannot be ordered online. Contact Service & Sales on 13 63 73 (8am-7pm, Monday to Friday, 9am-12noon, Saturday) to obtain current exchange rates and to perform the transaction.
I've recently moved house. Can I change my postal address online?
Yes. Both your residential and postal addresses and your contact details can be changed via internet and mobile phone banking.
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Why do I keep getting a Connection Expired message?
This occurs when your computer’s configuration does not meet our download requirements. It requires Internet Explorer / Mozilla Firefox to be configured for downloads. Follow the steps outlined below to fix this problem.
What's BPAY® View and how do I set it up?
BPAY® View allows you to receive and view your bills through the secure environment of online banking. You can do away with paper bills and efficiently manage your bills online. With BPAY View you can view, pay and track payments at any time. To get started, register for the bills you wish to receive electronically via internet banking.
Which bills are available through BPAY® View?
Hundreds of bills are available through BPAY® View. Check if the biller offers BPAY View by looking for the words BPAY View in the payment option section on your paper bill, or visit the BPAY web site.
How do I cancel BPAY® View?
You can cancel BPAY® View at any time by cancelling billers that you’ve previously registered.
Is there a fee to use BPAY® View?
No. BPAY® View is free to use via online banking.
I am having trouble viewing my eStatements and/or BPAY® View bills. Why?
BPAY® View bills and eStatements require Adobe Acrobat or another compatible PDF program to be installed on your computer to view your eStatements. If you don’t have Adobe Acrobat Reader, visit www.adobe.com/reader to download a free Adobe reader.
I am having problems downloading a transaction list into Excel, Quicken or MS Money. Can you assist?
This may occur when your computer’s configuration does not meet the systems download requirements. It requires Internet Explorer / Mozilla Firefox to be configured for downloads.
What if I make an error when I do a transfer?
If you have made an error, a ‘mistaken internet payment’ (MIP) which is when an incorrect BSB and/or account number are entered and the funds are paid into the account of an unintended recipient, we may be able to assist you to retrieve the funds.
Every time you use internet or mobile banking to transfer funds we warn you to check the details you have entered are correct before you click ‘enter’. However, if you do make an error there are ways we can assist. First you should contact us as soon as possible, the faster we hear about the error, the faster we can help. Call us on 13 63 73 to report your MIP, even if it’s after hours, leave a message and we’ll be in touch.
We will help as much as we can but unfortunately we’re not always successful, that’s why it’s important to check the details thoroughly and let us know as soon as you can – delays may affect your liability if there is a loss.
BPAY® also have procedures in place to ensure that funds do not go astray.
If you simply selected the wrong payee from a list of existing payees, you would need to contact the payee directly.
For more information on MIPs see the General Information, Terms and Conditions or contact us on 13 63 73.
The following are the recommended browsers for BankVic Internet Banking:
* Please note that version numbers are correct as at September 2016. BankVic endeavours to make internet banking available with as many browsers as possible. Whilst older versions and alternate browsers may work with internet banking, not all features may operate or display successfully. By having an up to date browser, you are ensuring that any browser security issues have been addressed by the developer.
If you’re experiencing technical issues with our internet banking service, please read the information below which should help you troubleshoot some common issues. Please note that screenshots and steps may differ slightly from your browser version due to minor software updates.
Important note: Make sure you exit and restart your browser after you make all the changes below in order for the changes to take effect.
If you’re still experiencing issues after going through the steps below, you can call 13 63 73 and one of our friendly Service & Sales consultants will be happy to assist you. We recommend that you make a note of the error message that appears and provide that information to the consultant. Alternatively, email us at info@bankvic.com.au and remember to attach any screenshots, or note down the specific error message, that may assist us in resolving the problem.
Internet Explorer





Note: remember to restart your IE browser in order for the changes you’ve made to take effect.
Mozilla Firefox
Step 1: Check your pop-up blocker

Step 2: Delete your temporary files (clearing your cache)

Apple Safari
Step 1: Check your Security settings

Step 2: Enable cookies
Step 3: Delete your temporary files (clearing your cache)

Google Chrome
Step 1: Check your security settings


Step 2: Enable cookies and clear browsing data


Step 3: Check your pop-up blocker

Note: remember to restart your Chrome browser in order for the changes you’ve made to take effect.