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.
The Benefits Of Voice Biometrics
April 26, 2019
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Virginia Credit Union’s voice identification deters fraud and boosts call efficiency.
Take Command Of Your Online Brand
April 22, 2019
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First Community couples social media with big-name sponsors, giveaways, and special events to engage members and improve the member experience.
CUneXus Draws Accolades For Always-On Lending
April 12, 2019
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The lending and marketing automation platform offers qualified members loan approvals on their schedule, not the FI’s.
The Road Ahead
April 12, 2019
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Twelve finalists across three categories show what it means to push the leading edge in credit union technology.
Best Of March 2019
April 1, 2019
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Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Truity Takes The Pain Out Of Pre-Approvals
March 29, 2019
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An automated credit card approval process at the Oklahoma cooperative makes it easy to deepen the member relationship.
6 Ways To Reduce Friction In The Member Experience
March 29, 2019
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Friction happens, but credit unions are taking steps to improve the member experience across branches, call centers, digital banking, and more.
Next-Level Member Experience. Right Here. Right Now.
March 29, 2019
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Clearview FCU has launched an enterprise-wide strategy to engage and delight members.
How To Reduce Friction In The Member Experience (And Why It Matters)
March 28, 2019
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Members compare their credit union experience against all other service providers, and anything but a seamless experience can have a dramatic impact on the relationship.
Rise Of The Member Experience Manager
March 11, 2019
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Three credit unions offer five ways to approach member experience and build successful programs.
The Benefits Of Voice Biometrics
Virginia Credit Union's voice identification deters fraud and boosts call efficiency.
Take Command Of Your Online Brand
First Community couples social media with big-name sponsors, giveaways, and special events to engage members and improve the member experience.
CUneXus Draws Accolades For Always-On Lending
The lending and marketing automation platform offers qualified members loan approvals on their schedule, not the FI’s.
The Road Ahead
Twelve finalists across three categories show what it means to push the leading edge in credit union technology.
Best Of March 2019
Based on March traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
Truity Takes The Pain Out Of Pre-Approvals
An automated credit card approval process at the Oklahoma cooperative makes it easy to deepen the member relationship.
6 Ways To Reduce Friction In The Member Experience
Friction happens, but credit unions are taking steps to improve the member experience across branches, call centers, digital banking, and more.
Next-Level Member Experience. Right Here. Right Now.
Clearview FCU has launched an enterprise-wide strategy to engage and delight members.
How To Reduce Friction In The Member Experience (And Why It Matters)
Members compare their credit union experience against all other service providers, and anything but a seamless experience can have a dramatic impact on the relationship.
Rise Of The Member Experience Manager
Three credit unions offer five ways to approach member experience and build successful programs.
Browse Topics
Insights From The Outside: Don Rositano
Marc Rapport
How a former Sam’s Club finance leader adapted his member-first mindset to a not-for-profit credit union.
MSUFCU Turns A Break In Payments Into A Member Experience Moment
Aaron Passman
The Michigan cooperative keeps everyday payments working and members happy by using a common friction point to build brand loyalty.
What’s In A Name: Vice President Of History & Culture
Aaron Passman
How a unique role instills SchoolsFirst FCU’s future leaders with an appreciation for its past.
Growth Is A Mindset, But Success Is In The Contract
Callahan & Associates
Arriba Advisors co-founder Tom Russell explores how credit unions can bridge the gap between a growth mindset and their technical reality.
Fraud Is Faster, Smarter, And Harder To Stop. Here’s How To.
Callahan & Associates
RKL offers insight, expertise, and experience to help fight off growing threats.
The Numbers Are Good. The Moment Is Hard.
William Hunt
Members are anxious about their financial futures, even as credit unions remain financially strong. Institutions that respond to this moment can make 2026 a turning point.
Wages Are Growing. Wallets Are Not.
Sherry Virden
Global events are flowing directly into household budgets, reshaping how credit union members save, borrow, and cope. Such trends don’t always show up in headline data.
Credit Unions Are Having A Margin Moment
Tony Waltrich
Credit unions are benefiting from a rare margin advantage as loans reprice slower than deposits. The question now is how institutions will use that strength to better serve members.
Where Have All The Members Gone?
Omar Shalabi
Membership growth is slowing, but financial activity is not. What does the modern financial relationship look like?
5 Takeaways From First Quarter Credit Union Performance Data
William Hunt
Inflation, war, and uncertain futures have reshaped members’ needs in 2026. What does credit union performance data from the first quarter of 2026 say about household budgets, inflation pressures, and more?