Your new VISA debit card is a little bit special
To celebrate the rich history and Indigenous cultures of Australia, we teamed up with emerging artist Chloe Little to create a series of artworks for AMP which now feature on our new VISA debit cards.
These designs are a symbol of gratitude and respect for the deep enduring connection to the lands, waterways and sky. We acknowledge and share pride of First Nations Peoples’ artistic and cultural expressions. There’s something very special about cultural art, it connects you to the Country and to the ancestors in a way that deepens one’s connection, respect and curiosity for the history of our Land. This is one way that Indigenous Australians and the ancestors of this Country have recorded moments in time, told a story and have passed on information for thousands of years. It is our responsibility to share these cultural stories and preserve the traditions, ensuring true reconciliation between two Peoples.
“These cards are an important marker of AMP’s responsibility to the reconciliation journey. We’re proud to be one of the first banks to bring Aboriginal art to the wallets of our customers.”
Marina Harpur, Director Everyday Banking, AMP Bank
A sustainable card, for a sustainable future
We’re introducing eco-friendly debit cards to contribute towards a more sustainable future.
These cards are manufactured using sustainable materials that are gentler on the planet;
- Made from degradable PVC
- Uses less energy to manufacture than a conventional plastic card and produces fewer greenhouse gases
At the end of your card’s life, all you need to do is cut the card through the chip plus your personal details and dispose of in your normal waste, it will break down naturally in landfill.
Your debit card makes it easy to pay for everyday expenses.
Introducing Chloe Little
Chloe is a proud Yorta Yorta and Yuin woman who lives on Dharug country in Hawkesbury, NSW.
She set up The Scribbly Gum studio in 2018 to create stories and share her expressions through contemporary Aboriginal art by connecting with her culture, ancestors and Country. Her art is an expression of Chloe’s life experiences and journey through life.
Discover more about Chloe, her artworks and expanding business here.
“Creating art helps me to connect with my culture. It gives me a voice to share my stories and my culture, but it also allows the opportunity to inspire others to share their voice.”
Chloe Little, Artist
Where the land meets the sea
Where the land meets the sea is a representation of three Indigenous people from the past, present and future, practicing spear fishing.
Being a Yorta Yorta-Yuin woman, Chloe feels a strong connection to culture and water, where spear fishing is still practiced by Indigenous peoples today.
“My motivation behind the artwork is to raise awareness and celebrate the continuing culture specifically through spear fishing that supports our communities to thrive then, now and into the future.”
Celebrating Sydney
Celebrating Sydney looks at the land, the sea and the prominent features of Sydney featuring the ‘Warrane’ or Circular Quay motif, the Sydney tide pools, the sandstone and the Harbour Bridge which is represented by a connector in the bottom right of each circle.
Celebrating Sydney portrays Sydney as an area that is bold and alive thorough its bright contrasting colours of land and earth including oranges and sandy tones and blues of the sea.
The design additionally references the AMP building in relation to the Quay and looks at the geography of the Quay through symbols.
Ulupna
“Ulupna explores my connection to the land on which my ancestors, my family, myself and my artwork have and will exist.“
These are represented as a journey predominantly along the NSW coast from Yorta Yorta to Yuin, Dharug and Gadigal country. It explores the sacredness of this journey and connection as home in the past, the present and the future.
AMP’s Reconciliation Action Plan
Creating a shared future together
AMP is committed to working together with industry, community and like-minded organisations to promote financial wellbeing, and improve social and cultural outcomes.
Our vision for reconciliation is for a unified nation that celebrates and pays respects to Australia’s First Peoples, cultures and Country.
We’re collaborating with like‑minded organisations to improve outcomes for Indigenous Australians. We all play a role in creating generational change that supports a brighter, more inclusive future for all Australians. One where we celebrate respectful relationships with Indigenous Australians, valuing the diversity of perspective and thought, embracing our multicultural Australia.
We’re establishing employment and career
pathways to increase the number of Indigenous Australians working at AMP.
We’re supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and community programs through AMP Foundation’s Tomorrow Fund
We’re engaging Indigenous-owned businesses like The Scribbly Gum Studio in commercial partnerships
Learn more about how you can use your card
Aside from traditional methods of payment, you can link your AMP Visa Debit card to your digital wallet to transact using a smartphone or device.
Looking for other banking options?
Find out more about our range of everyday accounts, savings accounts and term deposits.
What you need to know
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The product issuer and credit provider is AMP Bank Limited ABN 15 081 596 009, AFSL and Australian credit licence 234517.
Debit cards are only distributed with particular products. Any application for these products is subject to AMP Bank’s approval. Terms and conditions apply and are available at amp.com.au/bankterms or 13 30 30. Fees and charges may be payable.
AMP Bank is a member of the Australian Banking Association (ABA) and is committed to the standards in the Banking Code of Practice.