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.
A Debit Card That Rewards Education
March 12, 2018
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Texas Trust’s Spirit Debit Rewards program has contributed $1.5 million to local schools in seven years.
Best Of February 2018
March 6, 2018
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Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
State In The Spotlight: New York
March 1, 2018
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Both the average share balance and average share accounts per member for New York credit unions was higher than national averages.
The ‘E’ Word
February 27, 2018
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Is it time for comprehensive federal data security regulations? And what might they look like?
The Check Is Dead. Long Live The Check.
February 15, 2018
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Credit unions are seeing a generational shift in how money flows in and out of the institution, but it’s a process more than a pitfall.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2017
February 14, 2018
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Changes in auto lending and questions of liquidity highlight credit union performance in the fourth quarter of 2017.
4 Reasons To Show Checks — And Check Writers — Some Love (And 4 Ways To Do It)
February 12, 2018
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Consumers still write checks by the billions and are likely your most valuable members.
Autos, MBLs, Credit Cards, And More
February 5, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of January 2018
February 5, 2018
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Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
3 Ways To Build An Award-Winning Rewards Program
February 5, 2018
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Credit unions are employing different strategies to ensure they offer the right credit card rewards.
A Debit Card That Rewards Education
Texas Trust’s Spirit Debit Rewards program has contributed $1.5 million to local schools in seven years.
Best Of February 2018
Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
State In The Spotlight: New York
Both the average share balance and average share accounts per member for New York credit unions was higher than national averages.
The ‘E’ Word
Is it time for comprehensive federal data security regulations? And what might they look like?
The Check Is Dead. Long Live The Check.
Credit unions are seeing a generational shift in how money flows in and out of the institution, but it’s a process more than a pitfall.
3 Takeaways From Trendwatch 4Q 2017
Changes in auto lending and questions of liquidity highlight credit union performance in the fourth quarter of 2017.
4 Reasons To Show Checks — And Check Writers — Some Love (And 4 Ways To Do It)
Consumers still write checks by the billions and are likely your most valuable members.
Autos, MBLs, Credit Cards, And More
Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of January 2018
Based on January traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
3 Ways To Build An Award-Winning Rewards Program
Credit unions are employing different strategies to ensure they offer the right credit card rewards.
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A Rewards Program That Relies On Relationships, Not Usage
Savana Morie
Nuvision’s Added Advantage program tracks member engagement across the credit union, then rewards relationships through better pricing and other perks.
Innovations Financial Bets Big On Small Business Lending
Aaron Passman
CDFI grant funding helps the Florida cooperative offer microloans for small businesses after many banks pulled out of its market.
How Marine Credit Union Shifted Its Foundation From Siloed To Symbiotic
Savana Morie
By aligning governance, leadership, and day to day operations, Marine Credit Union transformed its foundation from a parallel operation into a visible extension of the credit union brand.
How Today’s Market Is Stress-Testing Credit Union And Bank Earnings Models
Andrew Lepczyk
Credit union and bank earnings reflect different business objectives. Those differences matter for how financial institutions serve their markets.
The Case For Marketing That Doesn’t Lead With The Credit Union
Savana Morie
Whitefish Credit Union barely mentions itself in its member stories. Instead, its high-quality video storytelling spotlights people, businesses, and communities, building trust, advocacy, and impact that don’t always show up in traditional ROI metrics.
Exit Interview: Deb Vollmer
Aaron Passman
The retired Langley FCU executive looks back on a career shaped by industry change, evolving leadership responsibility, and a constant focus on serving members first.
How Affinity FCU Became A Financial First Responder
Callahan & Associates
The New Jersey-New York metro credit union shares how a wellbeing-led strategy ensures members know where to turn first when life gets difficult.
Running With Scissors: The Bold Side Of Personalization
Callahan & Associates
To become skilled at personalization, credit unions must stop making assumptions about what resonates with members and start leveraging data to be sure.
A Short Guide To Compliance With The New Succession Planning Rule
Jennie Boden
Check all the right boxes while tying your credit union compliance efforts to strategy.
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.