What does it take for a credit union to compete, and win, against digital-first banks and fintechs?
Dupaco Community Credit Union is proving modern account opening can improve the member experience and drive measurable growth in a competitive market that is experiencing continuous evolution.
By consolidating retail and business onboarding onto the MANTL Platform, Dupaco unlocked:
😀 An omnichannel deposit strategy: A unified account opening experience across online, in-branch, and field channels for a better member experience.
💸 Unprecedented growth: 300% growth in new retail member accounts opened online and more than $138 million in deposits raised across all banking channels.
🏦 Efficiency that Scales: Over 4,194 staff hours saved on in-branch account opening.
“This partnership has fueled growth across every channel and delivered institution-wide operational efficiency, empowering our teams to focus more on serving members and less on managing expensive manual processes,” said Tamara Brandenburg vice president, member service at Dupaco.
Download the full case study here: https://t.co/xKUI8eJX3v
#CaseStudy #CreditUnions #DupacoCreditUnion #MANTL #Omnichannel
Open banking is already part of everyday digital banking.
When account holders connect to budgeting apps, payment platforms, digital wallets, or business tools, they expect those connections to work securely and reliably.
For banks and credit unions, the challenge is managing those integrations without adding more operational complexity.
Alkami helps simplify open banking APIs through managed integrations, standardized API frameworks, centralized visibility, and infrastructure designed to evolve with consumer expectations.
Read the blog to learn how financial institutions can support modern connectivity with more confidence: https://t.co/uLCqgoAWoz
#OpenBanking #DigitalBanking #BankingAPIs #OpenFinance #FinancialInstitutions
What should banking executives do Monday morning to accelerate growth?
In this episode, I utilize new research from @alkamitech and Emerald Research Group to map out the 4-segment maturity model and highlight a community bank that won by committing early.
Catch this episode on the Banking Transformed Podcast:
What happens when your digital banking platform aligns with your vision?
For NIH Federal Credit Union, it means gaining greater reliability, continuous innovation, and tools that help employees better support members.
NIHFCU's Jesse Boyer tells us how they built a world-class digital banking experience with Alkami: https://t.co/PVUYygoGpF
#DigitalBanking #CreditUnions #NIHFCU #MemberExperience #CustomerSuccess
New case study alert: 🚨 Dupaco Community Credit Union is seeing meaningful momentum through its partnership with MANTL, an Alkami solution team, highlighting the importance of digitizing account opening across all banking channels. By implementing a unified omnichannel account opening strategy across retail and business onboarding, Dupaco:
📈 Achieved a 300% increase in new retail member accounts opened online
💰 Raised more than $138 million in deposits
🏦 Saved over 4,194 staff hours previously spent on manual, in-branch account opening processes
“Our world is changing at a rapid pace, and member expectations have shifted,” said @Tami Brandenberg, vice president, member service at Dupaco. “To attract younger members and stay relevant, we have to meet people where they are, and they’re embracing digital banking experiences and convenience.”
Read the full press release and download the case study here: https://t.co/WUXi8WihN5
#CaseStudy #CreditUnions #DupacoCreditUnion #MANTL #Omnichannel
Are you delivering the digital features that businesses want? With Recurring Wires and Wire Templates now available in Alkami Business Wires, financial institutions can offer a faster, more intuitive wire experience that improves satisfaction, supports operational efficiency, and helps attract digitally savvy business clients - without compromising on security, limits, or auditability. Learn more: https://t.co/Nvr9JOifKH
#BusinessBanking #CustomerExperience #DigitalPayments
Credit unions are moving beyond rate-based deposit growth because the best long-term strategy prioritizes stronger member relationships over short-term promotional offers.
With the right digital banking strategy, credit unions can turn everyday engagement into deeper loyalty, stronger primacy, and more opportunities to grow share of wallet.
From onboarding to personalized offers, Alkami helps credit unions create connected experiences that encourage members to engage, adopt more products, and build lasting relationships over time.
Read the blog: https://t.co/CG6o3DqqKa
#CreditUnions #DepositGrowth #DigitalBanking #MemberEngagement #RelationshipBanking
The strongest fraud prevention strategies are the ones that improve outcomes across multiple dimensions at once.
For banks and credit unions, fraud prevention has to do more than detect suspicious activity. It should help teams act faster, document decisions clearly, reduce manual effort, and protect business clients without slowing them down.
That’s where Positive Pay & ACH Reporting can help.
With more structured exception review and clearer workflows, financial institutions can strengthen fraud prevention while supporting better business outcomes.
Read the blog: https://t.co/1nu0rff50J
#FraudPrevention #PositivePay #ACHReporting #BusinessBanking #CommercialBanking
Great perspective from Kim Reed as she shares practical tips for financial institution leaders exploring how to bring AI into their operations and establishing an AI governance framework. Account holders are increasingly looking for AI-powered functionality in digital banking, and employees are already finding ways to use these tools – making the time now to start your AI journey and establish guardrails will set your institution up for success..
Read more about AI in banking in this blog: https://t.co/lXIvWRnrOv
#DigitalBanking #AIinBanking #AI #FinancialInstitutions #CreditUnions #Banks
M&A can accelerate growth, but only if your tech stack is built to scale.
The right digital banking platform empowers financial institutions to simplify integration, support users during the transition, and deliver on business objectives across personalization, omnichannel engagement, back-office efficiencies, revenue growth, and innovation.
Read the blog: https://t.co/msC0o1TQSh
#DigitalBanking #Personalization #OmnichannelBanking #BankingInnovation
Some of the most meaningful moments at Alkami Co:lab happen when the spotlight is off and the conversation is open.
This year’s roundtable sessions gave FI leaders space to connect with peers, ask candid questions, and explore common challenges across topics like account opening, implementation, security, marketing, technology strategy, regional dynamics, and women in banking.
Year after year, these sessions are rated as some of the most popular and impactful. This is a reflection of the value financial institutions find in learning from one another, because progress moves faster when shared challenges become shared momentum. 🤝
Make sure you join the fun next year! Save the date for Alkami Co:lab 2027: April 19-21 in Arlington TX: https://t.co/kgPX8CETUo
#AlkamiColab #Networking #Banks #CreditUnions #Community #WomenInBanking #ThrowbackThursday
Relationship banking is easier to deliver when employees are not slowed down by unnecessary friction.
In the latest FIsionaries episode, Jim Marous speaks with John Hutcherson of State Bank of Texas about the bank’s pursuit of frictionless banking, from improving workflows to creating more useful digital experiences for the customers they know best.
Watch the full episode: https://t.co/E8FHYikuy9
#FIsionaries #DigitalBanking #RelationshipBanking #CommunityBanking
Hot off the press! 🔥 We are pleased to announce a new integration with Yodlee to transition data aggregation services to the industry-standard Financial Data Exchange (FDX) Application Programming Interface (API).
“Moving to an FDX API-based connection with Yodlee is a meaningful step forward for both security and user experience. It helps our customers connect their financial data with greater confidence and fewer disruptions, plus we benefit from a more stable, efficient system,” said Kristi Miller, senior digital implementation and assurance analyst at Gate City Bank.
Learn more about this exciting new partnership: https://t.co/Mj7gTYb5S8
#OpenBanking #DigitalBanking #FDX #BankingTechnology #FinancialServices
Digital banking engagement is not won in one big moment.
It is built in the small ones: the first login, the failed transaction, the security prompt, the abandoned feature, the support question, the savings milestone. Each tap, click, and decision is a chance for financial institutions to reduce friction, build confidence, and deepen relationships.
This recent blog by Caitlin Larson breaks down 8 opportunities to turn everyday digital banking interactions into moments that matter.
Read the full piece: https://t.co/izPGxZ3zip
#DigitalBanking #BankingTechnology #CustomerEngagement #FinancialServices #Alkami
Digital banking adoption tells part of the story. The bigger opportunity is understanding what happens next.
In tomorrow's webinar with Cornerstone Advisors, we’ll unpack findings from the 2026 Digital Banking Performance Metrics Report and explore how banks and credit unions can turn digital banking data into measurable growth.
📅 Join us Wednesday, June 10 at 12pm ET: https://t.co/OsPTUxl36b
#DigitalBanking #CornerstoneAdvisors #Alkami
Most financial marketing still starts with a campaign calendar, but account holders don’t live on campaign calendars.
They live in real moments: buying cars, building savings, opening accounts, paying bills, growing businesses, and making financial decisions across channels.
The future of financial services marketing automation isn’t about sending more messages. It’s about knowing which moments matter and being ready when they happen.
For banks and credit unions, omnichannel marketing can turn digital banking from a place account holders go to check balances into a place where relationships grow.
Read the full blog: https://t.co/8W5ILGXXMA
#FinancialServicesMarketing #DigitalBanking #MarketingAutomation #BankMarketing #CreditUnionMarketing #DataDrivenMarketing #AlkamiBlog
Digital banking adoption is high, but adoption alone doesn’t create loyalty, growth, or deeper relationships.
As The Financial Brand highlights, the next phase of digital banking performance is about measuring what customers and members actually do: how often they engage, where they encounter friction, and whether digital experiences help financial institutions grow relationships over time.
For banks and credit unions, the opportunity is clear: move beyond digital access and focus on digital engagement.
Read more: https://t.co/MXqXisIojT
#DigitalBanking #BankingInnovation #FinancialInstitutions #CustomerEngagement
Tune in next week to get all the 2026 updates to the Digital Banking Performance Metrics Report. Join Ron Shevlin and Elizabeth Gujral from Cornerstone Advisors alongside Taylor Adkins from Alkami for a break down five critical findings shaping digital banking performance today.
RSVP for June 10th at 12p ET: https://t.co/OsPTUxl36b
#DigitalBanking #CornerstoneAdvisors #BankingMetrics
Account holders expect seamless access to their financial data — without compromising security.
That’s why the industry is moving from screen scraping to open banking APIs. With API-driven connectivity, financial institutions can support permissioned data sharing, reduce credential exposure, and gain greater visibility into third-party access.
Learn how secure APIs are transforming financial connectivity:
https://t.co/PnolqmnZp1
#OpenBanking #APIs #DigitalBanking #FinancialServices
Your account holders are already telling you what they need. Are you listening?
Alkami Engage helps financial institutions uncover behavioral insights and deliver personalized guidance right inside digital banking: turning clicks into deeper engagement, adoption, and growth. Learn more: https://t.co/mYHx0pgE73
#DigitalBanking #BankingInnovation #AlkamiEngage