Innovation At The Speed Of Payments (Part 1)
Credit union leaders share how they’re navigating the fast lane of payments innovation—balancing speed, trust, and tech to meet rising member expectations.
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Tech-savvy credit union executives and seasoned consultants share strategy and payments plays that deserve a second look.
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ACH speed-up really needs to be just the beginning as consumer expectations ramp up for real-time payments.
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Alexa, How Does Numerica Do Payments?
Early adoption and member convenience drive strategy at this Spokane cooperative.
Maximizing Profit Through Risk-Based Pricing
Risk-based pricing helps credit card programs succeed and comply by rewarding low credit risk behaviors and increasing access to the underserved.
Payments Space Invaders: Who’s Stealing Your Swipes?
Tech-savvy credit union executives and seasoned consultants share strategy and payments plays that deserve a second look.
A Great Rate To Fill The Deposit Gap
In search of liquidity, Day Air Credit Union introduces a five-year certificate at 3.05% APY.
Are Faster Payments Fast Enough For A Real-Time World?
ACH speed-up really needs to be just the beginning as consumer expectations ramp up for real-time payments.
High Reward = High Return For This Plastic Program
Three percent cash back and $59 a year are among the terms of Alliant Credit Union’s new credit card offering.
What’s In Our Wallet?
An informal office poll attempts to identify differences in attitudes on paper payments.
4 Ways Credit Union Market Share Is Growing
As membership climbs higher, the variety and number of accounts members hold also rises.
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