Big Four banks and Citi get a guernsey in NSW bank tender – Fintechs and small banks to follow

Staff Reporter
PayDay News
17 Feb, 2025
The NSW Government has signed five year deals updating NSW’s banking and payments services, expanding on its multi-partner banking model to “deliver an increased depth in liquidity and financial strength”.
Big Four banks and Citi get a guernsey in NSW bank tender – Fintechs and small banks to follow

The NSW Government has signed five year deals updating NSW’s banking and payments services, expanding on its multi-partner banking model to “deliver an increased depth in liquidity and financial strength”.

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