Credit Union Bank Cards Trail National Banks in Preferred-Card Rate
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On October 15, 2026, PYMNTS Intelligence and Velera released a report stating that 87% of customers whose primary financial institution is a credit union said they were very or extremely satisfied. The report also showed that credit union bank cards were the preferred choice for 48% of customers, below the 69% for national banks. Among credit union cardholders, rewards were the top reason for 44% of those who chose to primarily use that card; among those who already preferred credit union bank cards, the proportion was 32%. The report also said that enhanced rewards and benefits could prompt 41% of consumers to make their secondary card their primary card.
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- PYMNTS87% High Satisfaction Lays the Foundation for Credit Unions to Expand Card Usage
A report from PYMNTS Intelligence and Velera shows that 87% of customers whose primary financial institution is a credit union are very or extremely satisfied, but credit union cards are the preferred choice for 48%, below the 69% for national banks. Rewards are the top reason for 44% of credit union cardholders to primarily use their credit union card; among those who already prefer their credit union card, the figure is 32%. Strengthening rewards and benefits could prompt 41% of consumers to make their secondary card their primary card.
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