3 Ways To Build A Better Member Experience
Credit unions improve the member experience through training, bilingual service, and bold branch strategies. Explore three stories that show what it takes to connect.
Retail & Member Experience
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Top Retail & Member Experience Articles
A High-Tech Branch For High-Tech Students
A credit union branch at Lamar Institute of Technology combines products, education, and philanthropy to support job training and technical education in Southeastern Texas.
What’s In A Name: Chief Product Officer
Bay FCU’s Brooke Morley improves communication and collaboration across departments to offer members the products they want and need.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
June 16, 2026
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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.
Digital Banking And Forging Long-Lasting Relationships With Young Members
June 9, 2026
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Alexey Krasnoriadtsev, CEO of Boucoup, a family banking platform for community financial institutions, discusses how credit unions can build lasting relationships with young members by engaging them in financial systems designed for their well-being. The conversation highlights the importance of reaching younger generations early rather than waiting until they are established adults with credit histories.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
May 24, 2026
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The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Smarter Scheduling Delivers Faster Service And Lower Costs For 4Front Credit Union
May 11, 2026
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The credit union migrated its on-premises contact center and implemented workforce management software to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and provide a better member experience.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Andre Vygnansk
May 4, 2026
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The CXO of OUR Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Coffee And A Smile? Not Good Enough.
May 4, 2026
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Coffee and a smile still matter — they’re just not enough. That’s why credit unions are redefining member experience across digital, data, and the entire organization.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Stacy Armijo
May 4, 2026
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The CXO of Amplify Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Inna Sprague
May 4, 2026
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The CXO of Teachers FCU talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Closing The “Confidence Gap:” Using Segmentation To Deepen Member Loyalty
May 4, 2026
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Credit unions can’t deepen loyalty with a one-size-fits-all experience. Life-stage segmentation helps institutions build relevance, confidence, and trust.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Kim Riley
May 4, 2026
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The CXO of Wright-Patt Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Members Demand Digital, But They Want Branches, Too
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 ...
Digital Banking And Forging Long-Lasting Relationships With Young Members
Alexey Krasnoriadtsev, CEO of Boucoup, a family banking platform for community financial institutions, discusses how credit unions can build lasting relationships with young members by ...
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
Smarter Scheduling Delivers Faster Service And Lower Costs For 4Front Credit Union
The credit union migrated its on-premises contact center and implemented workforce management software to maximize efficiency, minimize costs, and provide a better member experience.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Andre Vygnansk
The CXO of OUR Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Coffee And A Smile? Not Good Enough.
Coffee and a smile still matter — they’re just not enough. That's why credit unions are redefining member experience across digital, data, and the entire ...
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Stacy Armijo
The CXO of Amplify Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Inna Sprague
The CXO of Teachers FCU talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Closing The “Confidence Gap:” Using Segmentation To Deepen Member Loyalty
Credit unions can’t deepen loyalty with a one-size-fits-all experience. Life-stage segmentation helps institutions build relevance, confidence, and trust.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Kim Riley
The CXO of Wright-Patt Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
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Competing For Gen Z, SMBs, And The Future Of Money
Callahan & Associates
Credit unions that enable seamless movement between fiat and digital assets position themselves as a trusted on- and off-ramp.
The Financial Readiness Gap: Credit Unions Evaluate It Every Day. But Who Builds It?
Callahan & Associates
The credit unions that win the next generation will be the ones that showed up early, when young members were forming habits and deciding whom to trust.
Defending Your Credit Union Against Fraud Means Fighting Fire With Smarter Fire
Callahan & Associates
The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to adopt it responsibly with the right governance, the right partners, and the right balance between technology and human oversight.
Digital Assets Are Coming For Payments. Are Credit Unions Ready?
Andrew Lepczyk
McKinsey projects trillions of dollars in growth across digital assets, with money movement emerging as one of the biggest opportunities.
The Long Game For Fintech At FORUM Credit Union
Marc Rapport
The Indiana cooperative blends internal development with selective partnerships to meet members’ needs today now while positioning for what’s next.
Mission Fed Weighs Fintech Returns Against Real-World Fit
Marc Rapport
The San Diego cooperative leans on its CUSO and the CURQL network to make fintech investments, but member needs still guide which solutions ultimately make it into the credit union’s operations.
AI Boot Camp Is More Than Basic Training At Clearview FCU
Aaron Passman
Hands-on work with artificial intelligence tools is future-proofing staff members, giving them the confidence to adopt new technology and embrace efficiencies.
Stable Economy. Strained Households.
Andrew Lepczyk
Wages briefly caught up with inflation, but rising costs have pushed them back into negative territory. Here’s what that shift means for member finances and credit union performance.
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.