[1] Banks played for Nelson Suburbs, Miramar Rangers and Central United in the National League before joining the Football Kingz in the Australian NSL.
He was released by the Kingz and returned to the National League, but later rejoined their reincarnation, New Zealand Knights FC, making two appearances in 2006[2] He was released by New Zealand Knights FC in 2006 and joined Green Gully Cavaliers.
He played for Sunshine George Cross in the Victorian Premier League in Australia during the 09–10 season before returning to New Zealand.
There, he played for YoungHeart Manawatu in the ASB Premiership, along with Wairarapa United during the winter season.
[citation needed] Banks scored on his full All Whites debut in a 2–1 win over Malaysia on 23 February 2006[3] making two further appearances in that series.