Credit Unions news and trends

Credit Unions Compete as Small Businesses Redefine the Banking Relationship
Credit Unions // December 23, 2025

Throughout the banking history of the United States, credit unions have played a distinctive role in providing financial services to their local small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Velera Appoints California Coast Credit Union CEO Todd Lane to Board of Directors
Personnel // December 18, 2025

Credit union service organization (CUSO) Velera appointed Todd Lane, president and CEO of California Coast Credit Union, as a member of its board of directors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

FinTechs Lift Credit Union Partnerships by 19%
Credit Unions // December 10, 2025

FinTechs’ surge toward credit unions offers a clearer view of how technology firms are reshaping their growth strategies as competition from large banks intensifies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Credit Union Group Says Member Revenue Jumped 21% in Q3
Credit Unions // December 08, 2025

America’s federally insured credit unions saw their incomes jump 21% in the third quarter. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Nearly Half of Gen Z Still Want In-Person Financial Advice

December 31, 2025
For credit unions, the Gen Z challenge is no longer about digital access but about relevance in moments that shape financial confidence. 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 […]

Credit Unions Compete as Small Businesses Redefine the Banking Relationship

December 23, 2025
Throughout the banking history of the United States, credit unions have played a distinctive role in providing financial services to their local small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Get the Full...

FinTechs Lift Credit Union Partnerships by 19%

December 10, 2025
FinTechs’ surge toward credit unions offers a clearer view of how technology firms are reshaping their growth strategies as competition from large banks intensifies. Get the Full Story Complete the...

62% of Gen Z Turn to AI for Financial Planning Guidance

December 01, 2025
Credit unions trying to attract younger members now face a generation that expects personalized digital tools and is willing to walk away when it does not get them. Get the...

Quick Reads
Velera Appoints California Coast Credit Union CEO Todd Lane to Board of Directors

December 18, 2025
Credit union service organization (CUSO) Velera appointed Todd Lane, president and CEO of California Coast Credit Union, as a member of its board of directors. 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, […]

Credit Union Group Says Member Revenue Jumped 21% in Q3

December 08, 2025
America’s federally insured credit unions saw their incomes jump 21% in the third quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Velera Expands ATM Network at Speedway Stores

December 02, 2025
Velera is expanding its ATM network at thousands of Speedway locations around the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

BECU and SAFE Merge to Create Fourth-Largest Credit Union

November 18, 2025
Credit unions BECU and SAFE plan to combine, creating the fourth largest credit union by asset size in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...