PSCU Expands Partnership With ValleyStar to Provide Debit Processing

PSCU, the payments credit union service organization (CUSO), has expanded a partnership with ValleyStar Credit Union to provide debit processing support in addition to the credit services already provided, a press release emailed to PYMNTS said Tuesday (Sept. 20).

ValleyStar, which has more than $650 million in assets and works in 44 counties and cities in Virginia and North Carolina was looking for a provider to help “deliver a highly functional, reliable and secure debit card program to its members,” along with a partner with the same “people helping people” ideology.

“PSCU has already proven itself a dedicated and trustworthy partner, and we felt that the CUSO was the right fit to keep our debit programs agile as we move forward in today’s constantly evolving digital landscape,” said Diane Walker, card services manager at ValleyStar. “PSCU’s shared commitment to delivering an unparalleled experience allows us to focus on our members, which is always our ultimate goal.”

Meanwhile, Chris Gunnare, senior vice president and chief sales officer at PSCU, said it was admirable how ValleyStar “lives up to its goal of meeting members where they are in their lives.”

The news follows PSCU’s other recent decision to expand its partnership with three other credit unions earlier in the year.

Read more: PSCU Expands Partnerships With 3 Credit Unions

PYMNTS wrote that PSCU expanded relations with Arrha Credit Union, CHROME Federal Credit Union and North Jersey Federal Credit Union (NJFCU) as they all added debit processing services.

The report said that Arrha has over $140 million in assets and wanted PSCU for debit processing support based on past experiences. CHROME wanted to unify debit and credit offerings for its members. And NJFCU wanted access to better tech to modernize its digital banking services.

Gunnare said the company “could not be prouder to have the opportunity to help these credit unions elevate and enhance their offerings and member experiences.”