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✨ UpYear 2024 is here ✨ Just another special moment that allows us to further express our love to our community of loyal Upsiders. For more on UpYear, check out our latest blog: https://up.com.au/blog/ 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gasqMGh5

We recently joined forces with Monster Children Group for the highly anticipated fourth instalment of 'Team Average'. This series follows Aussie & American professional surfers and skateboarders as they journey to different parts of the world, hunting for spots to shoot, people to meet, places to explore, and, of course, to have a ripping good time. In 2024, the Team Average crew ventured along Japan's east coast, featuring acclaimed athletes Craig Anderson, Noa Deane, Jaleesa Vincent, Austyn Gillette, Shin Sanbongi, Kaito Ohashi, Lilian Fev & Jake Anderson. Our Head of Brand, Pete Johnson, said, "Travelling with your mates overseas is one of life's greatest pleasures. We’ve always loved this concept from Monster Children, and given how easy Up makes travelling overseas, it felt natural to collaborate with them and bring Team Average back after a lengthy hiatus. As it so often turns out, the waves on a surf trip can often play second fiddle to the good times we have travelling with our mates and the memories we create." Team Average premiered at Monster Children HQ in LA & Sydney in November and was released digitally to the world last week. The film is dedicated to the late, great Dylan Rieder, OG member of Team Average. Big thanks to Monster Children Group, our co-presenting partner Sapporo USA, and supporters FORMER & Dbjourney. Watch Team Average here: https://lnkd.in/drzmYHMx

We recently welcomed our 1,000,000th customer to The Upside 😎 To celebrate, we’ve launched our new campaign: Simplify Money, Amplify Life. “Simplify Money, Amplify Life cuts straight to our core purpose—using smart banking features to alleviate financial anxiety and empower our customers to live their best lives." - Pete Johnson, Head of Brand at Up. We’re also giving back to our loyal community with The Upside Cash Splash—a five-day giveaway (Nov 25–29) featuring thousands of cash prizes. Live now in-app. Here’s to the next million 🥂 Shoutout to Matthew Rossi at Oodle Media for helping us spread the message, and Mumbrella for the write-up. Read more: https://lnkd.in/daAyYSsU

The man, the myth, the legend—Dominic Pym  🤝 Shout out to Yolanda Redrup at The Australian Financial Review.

We’re incredibly proud and humbled to be recognised as the winner of the 'Best Experience Design: Consumer' award on a global scale. We’re always striving for excellence, not just 'good'—for the people who matter most: our customers. As the judges put it, “Up sets the highest standard in Australia for retail banking and establishes a global benchmark for others to aspire to.” This recognition is a testament to our team's dedication to excellence in crafting an experience that truly serves our community. Huge thanks to Sylvain Lafitte and his team for their all hard work, and to 11:FS for the award.

1 million Upsiders, hey? 😮💨 It feels great, and we’re taking a moment to appreciate it—but we’re just getting started. This milestone is a testament to our mission: helping Aussies, young and old, manage their money without stress. We’re here to give, not take—so our community can focus on what really matters. Our CEO, Xavier Shay, shared a few words with Effie Zahos, highlighting why we do what we do. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/g4dmeJ3A

We’re on track to crack 1,000,000 Upsiders in November! 🍾 This milestone reflects our commitment to giving, not taking—offering a banking experience that doesn’t just help young Aussies improve their money skills but actively manages it for them. Our edge is customer-focused design, free from traditional banking influences. As Chief Product Officer Anson Parker notes, our authentic, tech-first approach is what draws Gen Z and millennials to the Upside. Catch more insights from Anson in his chat with Danielle Long at The Australian. Thanks to Danielle and the team for the write-up. https://lnkd.in/gjvsauyz

Steering our proverbial ship, CEO of Up and Chief Digital Officer of Bendigo Bank, Xavier Shay caught up with Kate Moody on 11:FS' Fintech Insider Podcast to chat Up's movements in the world of Australian #Fintech "We're really trying to become the essential financial brand for a younger generation. Everything we do is aimed at giving customers better control over their finances, helping them make more informed decisions, and ultimately improving their financial wellbeing." It's a pleasure to chat with Kate & the team at 11:FS. Thanks for having us on. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/d2ZgMuSG

Episode 1 of our new series 'Home Truths' celebrates the real stories of first-time homebuyers, told by the people who lived them. We look at unique journeys from different walks of life, reliving the personal experiences that make each path to homeownership its own 🏠 Watch Ep1 now 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5XsuJxw Shout out to our in-house Art Department for the visuals, Khorus for the A/V & Kade Greenland for helping bring our vision to life 🤝

We've been named as a finalist in the 2024 AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies Awards 🏆 "We're stoked to be recognised for Hi—Fi, which reflects our deep commitment to innovation and customer empowerment" Anson Parker, Chief Product Officer. "This recognition reaffirms our vision for transforming the future of banking." Cheers to the The Australian Financial Review and Sally Patten for the recognition, and special thanks to Lucy Dean for the write-up. 👀 https://lnkd.in/g384kM9K