Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options continue to grow rapidly in popularity. But not all BNPL platforms are created equal. From fees to security features and so much more, learn about what types of features your credit union should look for before selecting a BNPL...
Consumers will need to access Zelle® through their credit union or other financial institution. Zelle® is a popular peer-to-peer (P2P) payments platform that is used by over 2,200 financial institutions, and it is not going away! They have made the decision to focus...
The New England Financial Executives Council (NEFEC) has announced that its Fall Education Event 2024 will take place on November 8 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, New Hampshire. Synergent’s Rebekah Higgins is slated to be one of three presenters at this...
Synergent is pleased to announce that our partner, the Accel Network, is the first and currently only U.S. debit network that will allow cannabis merchants to accept payments for the purchase of cannabis and cannabis products in states where it is legal. A beta...
Local small- to medium-sized businesses are an untapped member segment for countless credit unions. As the gap in technology between credit unions and banks has begun to evaporate…
As credit unions, you have a lot on your plates. Financial technology is moving at a rapid pace, member expectations continue to grow, and day-to-day operations are vast. At Synergent, we are part of your team. Our focus is on helping you with operational solutions,...
3D Secure is a trusted protocol that connects digital merchants and financial institutions at the time of online checkout. Digital transactions have become commonplace. With most cardholders completing transactions online, implementing strong, effective tools to...
We had a great time seeing credit union partners from across the country for this two-day event that was packed with valuable information presented by industry-renowned speakers and subject matter experts. Credit union staff members had the opportunity to learn about...
Although the United States is far behind most of the developed world when it comes to contactless payments, the race to catch up is on. With nearly all major credit card issuers offering contactless cards—and with the supply of EMV chips and the capacity to produce...
October 11-13 brings back the APEX Conference, co-hosted by the Cooperative Credit Union Association and the Credit Union League of Connecticut. We couldn’t be more excited to connect with credit unions from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Delaware, and...
Living in a highly digital world has ample benefits for members, such as the convenience of managing their money via mobile and online banking through a device that fits in their back pockets. However, with more digital conveniences comes a wider range of factors for...
The number of payment options available to consumers continues to increase, and consumers continue to choose credit and debit cards as their preferred methods of payment. This is good news for credit unions: Not only do cards strengthen the overall member...
