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.
Pass It On: A Referral Program That Works
February 22, 2019
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Member Mania couples a cash incentive with engagement expectations to draw in potential members as well as reward those who actively promote the credit union.
Member Satisfaction Is High. It Could Be Higher.
February 6, 2019
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One study shows opportunity for credit union service in the year ahead.
What’s In A Name: Chief Experience Officer
January 14, 2019
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Stacy Armijo works across her enterprise and the community to promote member service and brand awareness at Amplify Credit Union.
Credit Union Branching In 2018
November 12, 2018
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The total number of credit union brick-and-mortar branches decreased versus one year ago, but how has the cooperative system fared in generating deposits versus competitors nationwide? Find out in this interactive graph.
Branching, Swiping, And Indirect Lending
November 12, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of October 2018
November 8, 2018
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Based on October traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The New Face Of The Front Line
October 22, 2018
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It takes more than sleek teller machines to transform member experience. Tucson FCU’s transition to drive-thru ITMs required hours of planning, visits to other credit unions, a new training program, and a branch-by-branch rollout of the new machines.
Member Value, Front Line Changes, And Investments
October 22, 2018
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Five can’t-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
6 New Branches. 4 More On The Way.
October 16, 2018
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Rogue Credit Union is building a network that marries today’s member loyalty with tomorrow’s trends.
Branch Population Holds Steady While Productivity Rises
October 16, 2018
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Advances in staff and technology underpin credit unions’ ability to serve more members per location, and the numbers show it.
Pass It On: A Referral Program That Works
Member Mania couples a cash incentive with engagement expectations to draw in potential members as well as reward those who actively promote the credit union.
Member Satisfaction Is High. It Could Be Higher.
One study shows opportunity for credit union service in the year ahead.
What’s In A Name: Chief Experience Officer
Stacy Armijo works across her enterprise and the community to promote member service and brand awareness at Amplify Credit Union.
Credit Union Branching In 2018
The total number of credit union brick-and-mortar branches decreased versus one year ago, but how has the cooperative system fared in generating deposits versus competitors ...
Branching, Swiping, And Indirect Lending
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
Best Of October 2018
Based on October traffic (and our editorial instincts), here are the top articles and blogs that appeared on CreditUnions.com.
The New Face Of The Front Line
It takes more than sleek teller machines to transform member experience. Tucson FCU’s transition to drive-thru ITMs required hours of planning, visits to other credit ...
Member Value, Front Line Changes, And Investments
Five can't-miss data points this week on CreditUnions.com.
6 New Branches. 4 More On The Way.
Rogue Credit Union is building a network that marries today’s member loyalty with tomorrow’s trends.
Branch Population Holds Steady While Productivity Rises
Advances in staff and technology underpin credit unions' ability to serve more members per location, and the numbers show it.
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?