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.
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
Ask An Analyst: How Is Gen Z Reshaping Payments?
In a rapidly evolving payments landscape, Gen Z prefers simpler, frictionless systems.
What Should Credit Unions Know About Stablecoins?
Congress is considering new legislation around cryptocurrency, and these new tools could have profound implications for the industry.
Pay To Quit, An Intense Card Conversion, And More
April 16, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Card Conversion Makes For An Intense Year
April 16, 2018
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How converting to a new card processing platform turned out terrific results at a California credit union.
Members By The Numbers (4Q17)
April 16, 2018
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Looking at the industry’s average member relationship, accounts per member, and dividend payout shows the bond credit unions and members share in 4Q17.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (4Q17)
April 12, 2018
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What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at year-end 2017.
All Aboard Zelle: A New Train Takes Off On An Old Rail
April 11, 2018
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The big bank-backed P2P offering is rolling out in earnest as an emerging channel that might have the chops to be champ.
Prize-Linked Savings, Mergers In 2017, And More
April 9, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (4Q17)
April 9, 2018
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Credit card balances, penetration, and usage all grew at credit unions in the last quarter of the year.
Best Of March 2018
April 3, 2018
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Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How To Reward Members And Promote The Credit Union Difference
April 3, 2018
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Rogue Credit Union’s Ownership Account has helped members save $4.5 million in two years.
SEG Bonuses Underpin Deposit And Wealth Management Strategies At Elements Financial
April 2, 2018
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The Indiana credit union funds lending all year with an annual cash surge.
Pay To Quit, An Intense Card Conversion, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Card Conversion Makes For An Intense Year
How converting to a new card processing platform turned out terrific results at a California credit union.
Members By The Numbers (4Q17)
Looking at the industry's average member relationship, accounts per member, and dividend payout shows the bond credit unions and members share in 4Q17.
Macro-Economic And Industry Trends (4Q17)
What credit unions need to know about members, lending, asset quality, share balances, and more at year-end 2017.
All Aboard Zelle: A New Train Takes Off On An Old Rail
The big bank-backed P2P offering is rolling out in earnest as an emerging channel that might have the chops to be champ.
Prize-Linked Savings, Mergers In 2017, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Cards By The Numbers (4Q17)
Credit card balances, penetration, and usage all grew at credit unions in the last quarter of the year.
Best Of March 2018
Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How To Reward Members And Promote The Credit Union Difference
Rogue Credit Union’s Ownership Account has helped members save $4.5 million in two years.
SEG Bonuses Underpin Deposit And Wealth Management Strategies At Elements Financial
The Indiana credit union funds lending all year with an annual cash surge.
Browse Topics
Fintech Grounded In Mission As Much As Market Opportunity
Marc Rapport
Suncoast Credit Union balances near-term needs with longer-term bets, applying discipline to timing, valuation, and fit to decide when to invest and when to walk away.
Industry Intelligence For Credit Union Leaders
Callahan & Associates
Looking for quarterly data coverage, expert analysis, lessons from leading credit unions, and more? Callahan has it covered. Comparing top-level performance and digging into the details has never been easier.
Cost Pressures Are Changing Member Behavior
Savana Morie
First quarter data shows how rising costs are pushing consumers toward flexibility and reshaping borrowing and saving habits.
WSECU Invests In Innovation To Solve Pain Points
Marc Rapport
A dedicated CUSO holding company allows WSECU to move beyond building and back fintech partners it helps shape and scale.
When Employees Own Culture, Service Follows
Savana Morie
Advancial FCU links internal service standards, employee feedback, and peer recognition to create a more consistent experience for both staff and members.
How MSUFCU Builds And Backs Fintech Solutions
Marc Rapport
MSUFCU takes a hands-on approach to fintech, piloting solutions through its in-house lab before scaling and backing them through a wholly owned CUSO.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
Savana Morie
Affinity Plus FCU has a clear member service mantra: digital for daily, human when it’s hard. Its CEO and CFO share what that looks like in practice.
How A Holding Company Helps Service Credit Union Win At Fintech
Marc Rapport
The New Hampshire cooperative shares how its fintech arm, Service Ventures, evaluates investments, balances risk, and defines success.
Future Bets From Today’s Credit Unions
Marc Rapport
Industry leaders share how they approach fintech investment, balancing immediate needs with longer-term bets while keeping member value and mission at the center.
AI Adoption Is Growing. Are Credit Unions Keeping Pace?
Andrew Lepczyk
New data from Gallup shows half of all employees who work for companies that pay for AI tools use them. Credit unions are building their own momentum.