The Payment Pulse: Why Card Acceptance Is Critical for Credit Unions and Banks

Table of Contents In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, convenience is king – and nowhere is that more evident than in how borrowers repay debts and how new customers fund accounts. For credit unions and banks, embracing card acceptance as a core payment strategy isn’t just smart – it’s essential. The Convenience Imperative: Meeting Modern Expectations […]
The Payment Pulse: Empowering Schools and Families Through Modern Payment Solutions

Table of Contents In this month’s edition of The Payment Pulse, we’re spotlighting how modern payments solutions are transforming the education sector. Schools today are not just centers of learning; they are financial hubs that require seamless financial management. From collecting lunch fees and managing tuition payments to organizing field trips and fundraising events, educational […]
¡Ahora en Español! SWIVEL Expands Spanish Support Across Digital Channels

Table of Contents Expanding Access with a Simple but Powerful Update SWIVEL has expanded its multilingual capabilities! Spanish language support is now available on Web and Mobile, complementing our existing Phone Interactive Voice Response (IVR) experience. With an easy-to-use language selector, Spanish-speaking users can now manage payments in the language they’re most comfortable with. This […]
How Safe Are Stored Cards for Your Financial Institution’s Account Holders?

Table of Contents In today’s digital-first world, convenience is king, and SWIVEL is here to help financial institutions deliver it securely. Consumers expect seamless, fast, and secure payment experiences. That’s why SWIVEL’s Stored Cards feature is designed to help your institution meet those expectations while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance. Why Stored […]
The Payment Pulse: UI/UX in Payments

Table of Contents 💡 The Importance of UI/UX in Payments: Why It’s More Than Just a Pretty Interface Imagine this: you’re about to check out after filling your cart with goodies. You click “Pay Now” and… the page freezes. Or worse, you’re redirected to a clunky form that looks like it time-traveled from 2005. What […]
How to Prevent Your Borrowers from Falling Victim to Greed Scams

Table of Contents With the rise of social media selling has come a rise in scamming, introducing devastating fraudulent activity like greed scams. Common types of greed scams occur when a consumer is selling their vehicle on the open market using social media platforms like Facebook Marketplace. This creates the opportunity for scammers to contact […]
How Stored Cards Benefit Your Financial Institution

Convenience for Your Account Holders, Success for You Table of Contents There is no questioning that convenience is a key factor to account holder satisfaction. With everybody leading such busy lives, we are all looking for little ways to make our lives easier. One of our biggest inconveniences? Manually filling out our payment information every […]
Compliance Alerts

https://youtu.be/S7x6M__qfyg How You Should Respond to Compliance Alerts Compliance is not just a legal requirement — it is a measure of your financial institution’s integrity and resilience. Compliance alerts from your institution’s service providers are sent with the intention of aiding your business in staying legal and trustworthy. These notifications alert your institution to potential […]
Essential Strategies for Secure Instant Payments

https://youtu.be/3-zNNKtH3FI?si=VdkVXufZd3ufoB-p Mitigate Risk and Prevent Fraud with These Tips The digital takeover in the financial industry has ushered in a new era of instant payments with a tempting promise of unprecedented speed and convenience. However, as technology continues to advance, both the associated benefits and challenges will advance right alongside it. In today’s blog, we […]
‘Tis the Season: 7 Ways to Prevent Holiday Credit Card-Related Scams

Table of Contents https://youtu.be/lQIxxO5IaMU ‘Tis the season to be jolly — and scammed. Your cardholders are filling their stockings, dressing their holiday tables, and trimming their trees, which can leave them vulnerable to fraudsters and scammers. With so many transactions filling their bank statement, it can be easy to miss suspicious activity or share one’s […]