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In the last five years, a growing number of CUs have dropped the words "credit union" (or "federal credit union") from their names or do business in a manner that downplays their credit union status.

More companies are testing ways to turn unwanted gift cards into valued forms of payment.

BOULDER, Colo. — Two credit unions here plan to come together in a "merger of equals."

Everlink Payment Services has created a prototype wearable payment device that works with Interac Flash.

Banks charge merchants a quarter each time customers swipe their debit cards — even though the mean cost of processing debit-card purchases has fallen to 4.4 cents. The Federal Reserve should ensure that the falling cost of debit-card processing is matched by lower fees.

New York — McGraw-Hill FCU's "Financial Wellness Center" doesn't look like a typical credit union branch.

TD Bank is expanding its prepaid offerings to meet higher demand from upmarket consumers and to counter competition from rival issuers.

Payment solutions provider Global Payout has designed an electronic, closed-loop payment system to address the challenges faced by the medical and recreational marijuana industries.

SAN FRANCISCO — To partner eligible members with potential credit unions they can join, Sam Brownell has launched a KickStarter campaign here for Credit Union Match.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Tuesday that it's seeking public comment ahead of a second study on the credit card market that could pave the way for new regulations or enforcement actions.