Becu news and trends

BECU on Meeting Member Demand for Frictionless Features and Experiences
Credit Unions // June 28, 2022

Credit unions’ mission-driven, customer-centric reputations were once enough to ensure survival, but members have spoken: Without access to cutting-edge payment options and other digital conveniences, they might take their business elsewhere. In the latest "Credit Union Tracker," BECU’s Thomas Hobbs explains how CUs can remain...

More CU Members Would Rather Switch Than Fight Over Digital Payment Services
Credit Unions // June 27, 2022

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Credit Unions, FinTechs Warm-Up to Collaboration Instead of Competition
Credit Unions // February 09, 2022

The old financial services landscape used to be divided between the traditional financial institutions (FIs) and the FinTechs, locked in a battle for customer loyalty and wallet share. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Today in Digital Banking: Credit Unions Change Digital Strategies, PNC’s Digital-First Approach and Visa and...
Digital-First Banking // August 30, 2021

Today in digital banking, BECU highlights the digital transformation of credit unions. Plus, Visa and UnionBank team up on Visa’s FinTech Fast Track program, and PNC redesigns branch banking.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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More CU Members Would Rather Switch Than Fight Over Digital Payment Services

June 27, 2022
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Credit Unions, FinTechs Warm-Up to Collaboration Instead of Competition

February 09, 2022
The old financial services landscape used to be divided between the traditional financial institutions (FIs) and the FinTechs, locked in a battle for customer loyalty and wallet share. Get the...

Credit Unions Are Fine Being ‘Fast Followers’ Rather Than On Tech’s Bleeding Edge

August 30, 2021
Pre-pandemic, credit union (CU) members were unlikely to think of their financial institutions (FIs) as digital innovators, prizing them instead for their in-person — specifically in-branch — experience. The physical...

85yo Credit Union Morphs Its 50 Branches Into Member-Centric Digital Hubs

August 27, 2021
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BECU Acquires GenAI Capabilities and Team Members From EarnUp

July 03, 2025
Washington-based credit union BECU has acquired generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and 13 team members from FinTech company EarnUp. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, […]