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
Our Retail & Member Experience page is the place to find credit union insights on branching, contact centers, teller technology, websites, and more.
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.
Boost Member Participation In Elections With CUES
September 24, 2024
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In this Partner Perspective, Callahan & Associates speaks with Sharon Messmore, product and services manager at CUES, and Tony Hoff, marketing director at Survey Ballot Systems, about credit union elections and the cruciality of strong voter participation. Messmore and Hoff share their insights on factors that can contribute to lower participation and strategies to get
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of Retail Quality Control And Projects
September 23, 2024
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Stephanie Sides straddles daily branch operations and strategic management to ensure retail quality at Texas Trust.
Universal Tellers Take Credit Unions Beyond Basic Banking
September 23, 2024
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Branching experts share the pros and cons behind ditching the traditional teller role in favor of a new staffing model.
Traditional Tellers Offer Tried-And-True Benefits
September 23, 2024
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Evolving technology and alternative staffing models offer greater flexibility and efficiencies, but the conventional service model remains a mainstay at many credit unions.
Redwood Credit Union Serves Up More Than Financial Services
September 23, 2024
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The California cooperative has partnered with a catering company to open a café in its two headquarters buildings, offering fresh, affordable food to the public.
More Branches, But Smaller And Smarter
September 23, 2024
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Cooperatives are expanding branch networks as banks of all sizes pull back from brick-and-mortar.
UFCU’s Mobile Branch Drives Financial Sense In Underserved Communities
September 23, 2024
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The Texas credit union is extending financial services and resources to geographical areas with limited or no banking presence.
How Modernizing In-Branch Account Opening Deepens Member Relationships and Increases Satisfaction
September 11, 2024
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In this fireside-chat-style webinar, Brad Bergmooser, President and CEO of Financial Plus Credit Union, and Nathaniel Harley, co-founder and CEO of MANTL, discuss Financial Plus Credit Union’s remarkable branch modernization story and the role technology plays in creating a superior member experience. This session covers how to digitize the in-branch account opening experience, overcome change
Buy Now, Pay Later: Fad Or The Future?
September 9, 2024
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BNPL programs have become a key player in the financial landscape, with some credit unions adopting their own version for their members.
It’s Time To Rethink Credit Card Rewards
September 9, 2024
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How credit card reward programs drive business and loyalty at Alliant and Affinity credit unions.
Boost Member Participation In Elections With CUES
In this Partner Perspective, Callahan & Associates speaks with Sharon Messmore, product and services manager at CUES, and Tony Hoff, marketing director at Survey Ballot ...
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of Retail Quality Control And Projects
Stephanie Sides straddles daily branch operations and strategic management to ensure retail quality at Texas Trust.
Universal Tellers Take Credit Unions Beyond Basic Banking
Branching experts share the pros and cons behind ditching the traditional teller role in favor of a new staffing model.
Traditional Tellers Offer Tried-And-True Benefits
Evolving technology and alternative staffing models offer greater flexibility and efficiencies, but the conventional service model remains a mainstay at many credit unions.
Redwood Credit Union Serves Up More Than Financial Services
The California cooperative has partnered with a catering company to open a café in its two headquarters buildings, offering fresh, affordable food to the public.
More Branches, But Smaller And Smarter
Cooperatives are expanding branch networks as banks of all sizes pull back from brick-and-mortar.
UFCU’s Mobile Branch Drives Financial Sense In Underserved Communities
The Texas credit union is extending financial services and resources to geographical areas with limited or no banking presence.
How Modernizing In-Branch Account Opening Deepens Member Relationships and Increases Satisfaction
In this fireside-chat-style webinar, Brad Bergmooser, President and CEO of Financial Plus Credit Union, and Nathaniel Harley, co-founder and CEO of MANTL, discuss Financial Plus ...
Buy Now, Pay Later: Fad Or The Future?
BNPL programs have become a key player in the financial landscape, with some credit unions adopting their own version for their members.
It’s Time To Rethink Credit Card Rewards
How credit card reward programs drive business and loyalty at Alliant and Affinity credit unions.
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The Merchant Services Advantage For Credit Unions
Callahan & Associates
Payment capabilities increasingly shape how business owners evaluate their primary financial institution
Coffee And A Smile? Not Good Enough.
Aaron Passman
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: Andre Vygnansk
Marc Rapport
The CXO of OUR Credit Union talks about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.
Don’t Wait For Data. FirstLook Analysis Is Available Today.
Callahan & Associates
Callahan & Associates provides an early look at quarterly performance results. Sneak a peek at the latest trends here.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience: Stacy Armijo
Marc Rapport
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
Marc Rapport
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
Callahan & Associates
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
Marc Rapport
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.
When Everyone Owns The Member Experience, No One Does
Marc Rapport
Shared ownership can quietly fracture a member journey. FORUM Credit Union leans on clear accountability to keep channels aligned.
6 Takes On Today’s Member Experience
Marc Rapport
Member experience leaders talk about what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what matters most as the industry evolves.