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.
Contactless Payments At A Tipping Point?
April 6, 2020
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Plastic with contactless chips were being rolled out slowly. Will it become an avalanche?
Best Of March 2020
April 6, 2020
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Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions And Coronavirus, Lessons In Leadership, Small-Town Branching
March 16, 2020
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Small-Town Branch Strategy For Dispersed Members
March 16, 2020
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East Idaho Credit Union calls the state’s second-largest city home but also has branches in communities with fewer than 1,000 residents, where members are known to drive 30 miles or more to conduct their financial business.
What’s In A Name: Digital Services Architect
March 3, 2020
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Jerry Reese helps design and direct the evolving member experience at Honda FCU.
A Mobile App That Shines With 5 Stars
March 2, 2020
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Affinity Plus FCU revamped its online and mobile banking systems to give members a robust yet straightforward experience.
Member Experience Drives Digital Dealings At Bay Federal
March 2, 2020
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The California cooperative is four years into a digital evolution that relies heavily on member feedback.
Best Of February 2020
March 2, 2020
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Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How To Put A Positive Spin On Negative Online Reviews
February 27, 2020
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Innovations FCU responds to 100% of online reviews within one minute on average. Sometimes that’s a ‘like.’ Other times, it’s a reply from the CEO.
2020 Innovation Series: Innovations In Member Experience
February 24, 2020
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These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of technological functionality in credit union land.
Contactless Payments At A Tipping Point?
Plastic with contactless chips were being rolled out slowly. Will it become an avalanche?
Best Of March 2020
Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Credit Unions And Coronavirus, Lessons In Leadership, Small-Town Branching
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
A Small-Town Branch Strategy For Dispersed Members
East Idaho Credit Union calls the state’s second-largest city home but also has branches in communities with fewer than 1,000 residents, where members are known ...
What’s In A Name: Digital Services Architect
Jerry Reese helps design and direct the evolving member experience at Honda FCU.
A Mobile App That Shines With 5 Stars
Affinity Plus FCU revamped its online and mobile banking systems to give members a robust yet straightforward experience.
Member Experience Drives Digital Dealings At Bay Federal
The California cooperative is four years into a digital evolution that relies heavily on member feedback.
Best Of February 2020
Based on February traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
How To Put A Positive Spin On Negative Online Reviews
Innovations FCU responds to 100% of online reviews within one minute on average. Sometimes that’s a ‘like.’ Other times, it’s a reply from the CEO.
2020 Innovation Series: Innovations In Member Experience
These four innovators are pushing the envelope toward new levels of technological functionality in credit union land.
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What Makes Good AI Policy? Start With Curiosity And Accountability.
Marc Rapport
As credit unions move from experimentation to adoption, leaders offer firsthand knowledge on what separates weak policies from strong ones that actually work.
Governance And Guardrails Help Credit Unions Navigate AI
Aaron Passman
How Members Cooperative focuses on structure, oversight, and clear expectations to ensure AI supports, not undermines, long term strategy.
What’s In A Name: Chief AI Officer
Aaron Passman
As Hudson Valley Credit Union’s artificial intelligence chief, Preetha Sekharan holds a rare role in the industry, but it’s one that is likely to become far more common in the future.
All Eyes On AI
Aaron Passman
Artificial intelligence for credit unions has moved from a future concept to today’s full-fledged leadership and governance challenge.
The Callahan Guide To The 2026 Final Four
Tony Waltrich
What happens when credit union performance data meets March Madness? Callahan’s proprietary model breaks down state-level results to forecast who takes home the hardware.
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.
How Does BCU Put AI Policy Into Practice?
Marc Rapport
AI governance matters as much as innovation when it comes to AI. Learn how BCU built an AI practice that prioritizes data integrity, risk management, and real world decision making.