Synergent’s mission is to “help credit unions succeed and improve the financial lives of their members.” In our monthly Employee Spotlight series, we feature one of our dedicated staff members to help you get to know the people who are working as an extension of your...
Payments
Recap: 2026 Synergent Connect Conference
Aug 14, 2026 | Blog, Conference/Workshop, Core Processing, Education, Marketing, Partners, Payments, Synergent Updates, Technology
Portland, Maine (August 10-11, 2026) - The 2026 Synergent Connect Conference welcomed over 150 credit union professionals representing 48 credit unions from across the country to Portland, Maine, for two days of learning, conversation, and connection. Attendees...
Helping Credit Unions Strengthen Their Payments Strategies: A Q&A with Katy Ford
Aug 7, 2026 | Blog, Consulting, Payments
As payment programs become increasingly complex, credit unions need trusted guidance to evaluate new opportunities, make greater use of available data, and determine which solutions best support their goals. Synergent’s new Payments Advisor role was created to provide...
Help Members Stay in Control During Travel Season with CardHub
Jun 17, 2026 | Blog, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Payments
Summer travel often means members are managing their finances farther from home. Do they have the tools they need to stay in control of their cards while they're away? CardHub’s self-service capabilities are beneficial for members and credit unions alike. It enables...
Protecting Your Members: 7 Fraud Risks and How to Mitigate Them
May 28, 2026 | Blog, Fraud, Payments
Through our partnership with credit unions coast-to-coast, our team routinely receives calls related to fraudulent activity. In this article, we outline seven types of fraud and review the steps your team can take to mitigate each. “Fraud is constantly evolving, and...
How Digital Issuance Helps Credit Unions Stay Competitive
Feb 13, 2026 | Blog, Digital Issuance, Payments
Member expectations around payments continue to rise. Whether opening a new account, replacing a lost card, or needing immediate access to funds, today’s members expect speed, convenience, and control. For credit unions, digital issuance is a powerful way to deliver...
Payments Training for Credit Unions
Jan 8, 2026 | Blog, Education, Payments
When credit unions choose Synergent as their partner, one of the many benefits they gain is access to numerous subject matter experts across all of our service areas: Payments, Marketing, and Technology. In response to growing demand, Synergent now offers Payments...
Payrailz® Digital Payments Platform™
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, credit unions must rise to meet growing member expectations alongside the competition from big tech and fintech challengers. With Payrailz, credit unions can deliver intelligent, seamless, real-time payments across a single...
Digital Issuance Delivers Immediate Card Access and Member Convenience
Nov 12, 2025 | Blog, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Digital Wallet, Payments, Technology
Digital Issuance provides an electronic version of a preactivated card, seamlessly delivered to the cardholder through integration with CardHub®, for immediate use in digital wallets and online shopping prior to receipt of the physical card. Instantly issue digital...
Stablecoins: Bridging Traditional Finance and Digital Innovation
As digital transformation continues to reshape the financial services landscape, credit unions are paying closer attention to innovations that could redefine how money moves. Among these developments, stablecoins have emerged as a compelling bridge between the reliability of traditional currency and the efficiency of digital assets.
Striking the Balance: How Credit Unions Can Strengthen Card Security Without Sacrificing Member Experience
Oct 29, 2025 | Blog, Fraud, Payments
In today’s digital-first financial landscape, credit unions face an unrelenting challenge: safeguarding members’ accounts while maintaining the seamless, trust-based experience that defines their cooperative identity. Fraudsters are growing more sophisticated, but so...
The ABCs of Faster Payments
Oct 23, 2025 | Blog, Faster Payments, Payments
In today’s fast-paced digital economy, the expectation for immediacy is commonplace in our day-to-day lives. And it’s directly impacting how businesses and individuals move money. Faster payments are no longer something to consider; they’ve become...














