Cairns Bank (formerly and commonly known as "Cairns Penny") is an Australian financial institution, operating primarily in retail banking. It was established in April 1899.

Cairns Bank operates a single outlet at 24 Grafton Street, Cairns City, Queensland ().

Cairns Bank

History

On Saturday 22 April 1899, the Cairns Penny Savings Bank opened for the first time. On the first day 86 accounts were opened and a total of was deposited with the smallest deposit being one penny.

Cairns Bank

Over the years, the bank has undergone various transformations and name changes due to legislative changes. These are summarised below:

Cairns Bank

See also

Banking in Australia

List of banks

List of banks in Australia

List of banks in Oceania

List of oldest companies in Australia

References

Further reading

External links

Banks of Australia

Banks established in 1899

Mutual savings banks in Australia

Cairns, Queensland

Australian companies established in 1899