About US

History

B&E Ltd is a Tasmanian financial institution with a history dating back to 1870.

In November 2001 Bass & Equitable Building Society Ltd changed its name to B&E Ltd.

Bass & Equitable Building Society Ltd was formed as a result of a merger between Bass Building Society and Equitable Building Society in November 1988.

Equitable Building Society opened its doors for business in January 1870 in Launceston. The Society had been launched after a group of public spirited citizens saw the need to provide housing finance by way of a co-operative venture.

Bass Building Society was established on the North West coast in July 1968 in Devonport. The rapid growth of the Society was enhanced by its ongoing commitment to the traditional and familiar role of financing home ownership.  By the time of its merger with Equitable, Bass was the largest building society in Tasmania.

Today’s B&E

Today B&E offers a comprehensive range of retail banking products and services that are designed to help people achieve their financial and lifestyle goals.  Our overall focus is based on being recognised for the delivery of exceptional service.  We also continue to have a strong commitment to supporting communities and events throughout Tasmania.

 

You will find our look and feel is about friendly, happy people – that’s the way we believe people want to feel about who they do their banking with.

 

How you manage your banking is up to you.  You can do your banking with us face to face through our branch network, through our easy to use Internet Banking and Telephone Banking sites or even through Australia Post’s bank@post network.

 
At B&E we recognise that people want competitive banking products and the latest technology but also, importantly, the opportunity to discuss their banking needs in person. That is why we have a professional Branch Manager in every branch, each of whom would be delighted to discuss with you the advantages of banking with B&E.

Our advertising slogan says it all:

B&E, Personal Banking