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SANDUSKY, Ohio-Credit unions may struggle with awareness and misconceptions about membership, but one CU believes it's actually lack of relevance that is often the biggest detractor to growth.

CHARLESTON, W.Va.-Sometimes the best thing for a struggling credit union is to start over.

JACKSONVILLE, Ark.-Some credit unions are finding those debit promotions that have ramped up the past few months are reeling in more than checking accounts, they're attracting profitable members.

Green Dot Corp. made banking history Nov. 23 after nearly two years of trying.

Banking customers in the reclusive state of Myanmar reportedly have come out strongly in favor of ATMs, which did not exist in the country until recently.

IVR Technology Group LLC’s Pay-by-Phone virtual terminal now can process check payments through a partnership with processor Global eTelecom Inc., the phone automation services provider announced Nov. 22.

South Korea’s telecommunication regulator is partnering with mobile-phone operators and card networks in a pilot to test a Near Field Communication-based mobile-payment system on the country’s busiest shopping street.

The fallout from the now-defunct Kardashian Kard appears to be forcing celebrities to scrutinize potential prepaid debit card partnerships before signing a deal to endorse and promote a product.

WASHINGTON -- Several retail groups on suit in federal court yesterday saying the Federal Reserve failed to follow requirements of a financial reform law when it set the cap on debit card swipe fees and should set the cap lower.

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