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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One of the Nation’s Best Credit Card Programs
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Pennsylvania State Employees CU has one of the best credit card programs in the nation. With penetration at 40% and growth in balances last year at 23%, members are demonstrating they see the value in PSECU’s program above the programs of banks and other institutions.
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After a lengthy re-scoring process of 35,000 credit card holders, SAFE Credit Union used their service bureau’s Trigger Alerts to help manage the process.
Local Celebrity Endorsements
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A strong membership frees up resources to build a stronger credit union.
One Year Later — 24,000 Active RDC Users at DCU
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In March 2008, Digital Federal Credit Union ($4.5B, Marlborough, MA) launched a remote deposit capture service for members which has significantly increased their number of deposits.
Staying One Step Ahead of Card Fraud
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Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($440M, Montpelier, VT) is always looking to protect their members from various forms of fraud, without inconveniencing them.
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Bank mergers and acquisitions, both large and small, provide a crucial opportunity for increasing membership and deposits in credit unions, as typically twenty percent of the disappearing bank’s deposits will change financial institutions within a year.
You Have Chosen … Wisely
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Purdue Federal procures longer lasting financial relationships with its affinity card product.
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Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
Deepening Member Relationships with Affinity Cards
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Credit unions enjoy a historical strength through their affiliation with organizations that are integral to their members’ lives. The affiliation may be through the company they work for, a military branch, or an organization they are associated with. One way to reinforce this affiliation is through an affinity credit card that is branded with the credit union’s logo, but also contains imagery rel
One of the Nation’s Best Credit Card Programs
Pennsylvania State Employees CU has one of the best credit card programs in the nation. With penetration at 40% and growth in balances last year ...
Triggering a Portfolio Rescore: Understanding Risk in the Current Environment
After a lengthy re-scoring process of 35,000 credit card holders, SAFE Credit Union used their service bureau's Trigger Alerts to help manage the process.
Local Celebrity Endorsements
Vantage West Credit Union shores up its premium checking accounts with a little help from a university head football coach.
MECE Credit Union Takes Advantage of its Base
A strong membership frees up resources to build a stronger credit union.
One Year Later — 24,000 Active RDC Users at DCU
In March 2008, Digital Federal Credit Union ($4.5B, Marlborough, MA) launched a remote deposit capture service for members which has significantly increased their number of ...
Staying One Step Ahead of Card Fraud
Vermont State Employees Credit Union ($440M, Montpelier, VT) is always looking to protect their members from various forms of fraud, without inconveniencing them.
The Best Way to Grow Members in 2009
Bank mergers and acquisitions, both large and small, provide a crucial opportunity for increasing membership and deposits in credit unions, as typically twenty percent of ...
You Have Chosen … Wisely
Purdue Federal procures longer lasting financial relationships with its affinity card product.
Good Loans for Students = Good Business for Members 1st FCU
Members 1st FCU finds early success with recent launch of private student lending solution.
Deepening Member Relationships with Affinity Cards
Credit unions enjoy a historical strength through their affiliation with organizations that are integral to their members' lives. The affiliation may be through the company ...
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