True Sky’s Blueprint For Internal And External Change Management
The Oklahoma credit union is deploying new tools that change the game for its staff and its mission-based membership strategies.
Ops & Payments
Our Ops& Payments page is the hub for credit union-tested and approved methods to increase usage of checking accounts, credit cards, bill pay, and more.
Top Ops & Payments Articles
Credit Unions Take A Big Step Toward Instant Payments
Early adopters of FedNow embrace the Federal Reserve’s answer to fintechs like Venmo and Paypal.
Buy Now, Pay Later The Member-Friendly Way
Advantage Plus has entered the BNPL arena and is crafting a solution to ensure members don’t overextend themselves.
What Will The Arrival Of Contactless Payments Bring?
July 25, 2018
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Major cities are rolling out contactless payment solutions for services like mass transit, and contactless cards might come next. Will it be a passing fad or a dominant payment form?
The 411 On The Proposed U.S. Faster Payments Council
July 23, 2018
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Here’s the why and how credit unions should get involved with the fast-coming changes in our payments systems.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (1Q18)
July 12, 2018
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What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at first quarter 2018.
The Roots Of Financial Freedom
July 12, 2018
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Three in-school branches at area high schools help student staffers develop real-world skills and foster financial knowledge.
Savings Accounts In A Rising-Rate Environment
July 10, 2018
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An analysis of the credit union deposit portfolio suggests the industry has not started repricing yet.
What’s In Your Mobile Wallet?
July 9, 2018
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Adoption of contactless payments in U.S. is a matter of when, not if, despite sluggish uptake so far.
State In The Spotlight: Vermont
July 9, 2018
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Despite numbering only 19, credit unions in Vermont turned out an impressive performance.
Use Member Data to Perfect Your Credit Card Program
July 2, 2018
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Everyone knows that credit unions have advantages envied by many large banks. Many of these advantages have to do with member stability, information and affinity. This session will offer insights into how a credit union can use best-in-class information, both external and internal, to make the most of its credit card program.
Deposits By The Numbers (1Q18)
June 25, 2018
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Increases in most deposit products helped total share balances top $1.2 trillion in the first quarter of 2018.
Yes, Your Credit Union CAN Use Public Fund Deposits To Fund Assets
May 14, 2018
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Options exist for many credit unions to hold public funds that boost liquidity while serving the community.
What Will The Arrival Of Contactless Payments Bring?
Major cities are rolling out contactless payment solutions for services like mass transit, and contactless cards might come next. Will it be a passing fad ...
The 411 On The Proposed U.S. Faster Payments Council
Here’s the why and how credit unions should get involved with the fast-coming changes in our payments systems.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (1Q18)
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at first quarter 2018.
The Roots Of Financial Freedom
Three in-school branches at area high schools help student staffers develop real-world skills and foster financial knowledge.
Savings Accounts In A Rising-Rate Environment
An analysis of the credit union deposit portfolio suggests the industry has not started repricing yet.
What’s In Your Mobile Wallet?
Adoption of contactless payments in U.S. is a matter of when, not if, despite sluggish uptake so far.
State In The Spotlight: Vermont
Despite numbering only 19, credit unions in Vermont turned out an impressive performance.
Use Member Data to Perfect Your Credit Card Program
Everyone knows that credit unions have advantages envied by many large banks. Many of these advantages have to do with member stability, information and affinity. ...
Deposits By The Numbers (1Q18)
Increases in most deposit products helped total share balances top $1.2 trillion in the first quarter of 2018.
Yes, Your Credit Union CAN Use Public Fund Deposits To Fund Assets
Options exist for many credit unions to hold public funds that boost liquidity while serving the community.
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3 Popular Case Studies From 2024: Where Are They Now?
Savana Morie
CreditUnions.com revisits three credit unions to learn how their strategies have evolved since their original spotlight and see what’s in store for the future.
5 Lessons About Ground-Level Intelligence From A Rooftop Farm
Alix Patterson
A national leader in urban agriculture shows how front-line insights drive real local impact — and why credit union branches are perfectly positioned to do the same.
At Kirtland Credit Union, Project Management Isn’t Just A Task. It’s An Ethos.
Aaron Passman
Kirtland Credit Union’s five-tiered scoring system and rigorous approval process might look like red tape, but it’s streamlining resource allocation and improving efficiency for credit union for growth.
Financial Wellbeing Is About More Than Vulnerability
Chris Howard
Half of Americans feel financially secure, yet one in five is suffering. A consortium of credit unions is changing the narrative by focusing on emotional engagement and trust.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 1)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
How To Build AI Strategy In Real Time (Part 2)
Marc Rapport
Six credit union leaders share how they are balancing innovation and governance while deploying new tools.
Credit Union Finance Leaders Saddle Up For 2026
Aaron Passman
After an anxious 2025, CFOs and observers across the industry are preparing for the year ahead — for better or for worse.
Changes Are Why You Need Today’s Nacha Rulebook
Callahan & Associates
Quality payments are a hallmark of the ACH Network. Follow the rules and do right by members.
Hurricane Knocked The Power Out? New Orleans Firemen’s FCU Is Ready.
Aaron Passman
The next big storm in the Gulf isn’t an “if,” it’s a “when,” but the small Gulf-area credit union has a plan to help the community get back on its feet when the time comes.
6 Lessons For Credit Unions From Craft Breweries
Alix Patterson
Craft breweries demonstrate how commitment to value, operational agility, and community focus can ignite growth and drive property.