Credit Union Rewards Program Participation Remains Insufficient
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On November 2, 2026, PYMNTS published research by PYMNTS Intelligence and Velera showing that credit unions have not yet fully converted members’ demand for rewards programs into actual participation. The study found that rewards are influencing consumers’ card spending behavior and primary account selection. Among consumers who hold multiple cards, 40% choose to use a particular card because of better incentives, including cash back; among credit union members, this proportion is 44%. In addition, 60% of multi-card members use multiple cards to maximize the rewards or benefits they receive. The report places these findings in the context of credit unions promoting member engagement and growth through rewards programs.
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- PYMNTSCredit unions’ rewards gap: Turning member interest into growth
Research from PYMNTS Intelligence and Velera shows that credit unions have yet to fully convert member demand for rewards programs into actual participation, as rewards influence card spending and primary account selection. Among consumers who hold multiple cards, 40% choose a particular card because of better incentives, including cash back; among credit union members, the figure is 44%. 60% of members with multiple cards use more than one card to maximize rewards or benefits.
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