Bankcard Scheme Highlights  

• In October 1974, the Bankcard Scheme introduced the first credit card generally available in Australia.

• The Bankcard launch was the largest direct mail marketing effort Australia had ever seen.

• The data net established to make the Bankcard Scheme possible was the first comprehensive banking data net across Australia.

• The Bankcard Scheme is the oldest continuous credit card that is available in Australia today.

• The Bankcard Scheme celebrated its 30th anniversary in October 2004.

• The Bankcard Scheme is to close in early 2007