Credit Unions news and trends

Credit Unions Face Onboarding Test as 70% of Small Businesses Prefer Digital Start
Digital Onboarding // January 28, 2026

Small businesses may say they value relationships, but when basic digital tasks still require a phone call or branch visit, loyalty starts to look temporary. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Velera to Provide Card Processing Services to Ohio-Based Kemba Credit Union
Credit Unions // January 27, 2026

Ohio-based Kemba Credit Union, which has 14 branches across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, has selected credit union service organization (CUSO) Velera to provide debit and credit card processing services and support. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Credit Unions Turn to FinTechs to Fast Track Digital Upgrades
Credit Unions // January 27, 2026

Credit union innovation is no longer something that happens quietly in the background. It has become a defining factor in how these institutions compete, grow and serve members in a fast-changing financial landscape. “Credit Union Innovation Readiness: How Credit Unions and FinTechs Are Innovating Together”...

Banking Groups Urge Congress to Reject Credit Card Competition Act
Bank Regulation // January 26, 2026

Eleven banking and credit union groups sent a joint letter to members of Congress, urging the lawmakers to reject the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) and any expansion of the Durbin amendment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Interviews & Exclusives
Credit Unions Adjust to Technology Shifts While Prioritizing Members

February 03, 2026
Credit unions can find opportunity in navigating technology shifts and trends while keeping members at the center, Velera President and CEO Chuck Fagan writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “2025’s Over/Under: The Bets That Paid Off.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Credit Unions Face Onboarding Test as 70% of Small Businesses Prefer Digital Start

January 28, 2026
Small businesses may say they value relationships, but when basic digital tasks still require a phone call or branch visit, loyalty starts to look temporary. Get the Full Story Complete...

Credit Unions See AI’s Promise, but Readiness Lags Adoption

January 20, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to help credit unions scale personalization, improve fraud detection and streamline operations, but only if the foundations beneath those tools are solid. Get the...

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...

Quick Reads
Velera to Provide Card Processing Services to Ohio-Based Kemba Credit Union

January 27, 2026
Ohio-based Kemba Credit Union, which has 14 branches across Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, has selected credit union service organization (CUSO) Velera to provide debit and credit card processing services and support. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Banking Groups Urge Congress to Reject Credit Card Competition Act

January 26, 2026
Eleven banking and credit union groups sent a joint letter to members of Congress, urging the lawmakers to reject the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) and any expansion of the Durbin...

House Panel Moves to Ease Rules on Small Credit Unions

January 23, 2026
A bill advanced to the House of Representatives by the House Financial Services Committee aims to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens on community banks and small credit unions, the committee said...

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...