Credit Unions news and trends

22% BNPL Growth Gives Credit Unions a Member Loyalty Opening
Credit Unions // May 06, 2026

Buy now, pay later may have started as a checkout convenience, but for credit union members it is becoming a cash flow tool that could use a better home. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

New Report Shows Clear Path for Credit Unions to Catch Up on Digital Assets
Credit Unions // May 05, 2026

“Digital Currency at the Credit Union: The Gap Between Interest and Access” is a collaboration between PYMNTS Intelligence and Velera. The report examines the growing disconnect between what younger consumers want from their financial institutions and what many credit unions currently provide regarding digital currencies....

Credit Unions Need Data Maps Before AI Guardrails
Opinion // May 04, 2026

For credit unions and financial institutions, effective AI governance starts with a solid data foundation, Velera SVP Jeremiah Lotz writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “AI Runs Payments. Governance Decides What Happens Next.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Amazon Helps Q2 Holdings Update Digital Banking Tools 
Digital Banking // April 16, 2026

Q2 Holdings has debuted a tool to help banks and credit unions update their digital services. 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,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Anthropic Races OpenAI to Capture the Banking’s Services Core

May 06, 2026
Anthropic’s launch this week of 10 financial services-focused artificial intelligence agents is the kind of product announcement that may mean more than the product itself. 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, […]

22% BNPL Growth Gives Credit Unions a Member Loyalty Opening

May 06, 2026
Buy now, pay later may have started as a checkout convenience, but for credit union members it is becoming a cash flow tool that could use a better home. Get...

Credit Unions Need Data Maps Before AI Guardrails

May 04, 2026
For credit unions and financial institutions, effective AI governance starts with a solid data foundation, Velera SVP Jeremiah Lotz writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “AI Runs Payments. Governance Decides...

72% of Gen Z Feels Financial Strain and Credit Unions See an Opening

April 01, 2026
A recent PYMNTS Intelligence report suggests that the biggest opening for credit unions with Gen Z may not be basic digital access, but the chance to become a trusted guide...

Quick Reads
Amazon Helps Q2 Holdings Update Digital Banking Tools 

April 16, 2026
Q2 Holdings has debuted a tool to help banks and credit unions update their digital services. 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, you agree to receive […]

Velera Maps Out New Connected Solutions for Credit Union Growth

April 15, 2026
Credit union service organization (CUSO) Velera has unveiled new solutions for intelligence and analytics, data movement and marketing engagement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Velera Launches Cloud Platform to Modernize Credit Union Tech

April 14, 2026
Credit union service organization (CUSO) Velera has unveiled a cloud-native technology designed to support credit union innovation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Velera Opens New FinTech Discounts for Credit Unions

April 09, 2026
Credit union service organization (CUSO) Velera has expanded its Fintech Engagement Program to include FinTech partners that will offer credit unions discounted pricing, waived fees or other exclusive benefits. Get...