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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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.