Branch banking

The Liberty Lake, Wash.-based credit union has agreed to buy four branches from the Roseburg, Ore.-based bank.

Members are completing more of their banking online than ever before, forcing many institutions to rethink their strategies for physical locations.

The company also plans to shed some corporate office space by the end of this year.

When it comes to branch cleanliness and mask-wearing, the San Francisco bank is more diligent than its rivals in helping to reduce the spread of coronavirus, according to a new study.

The deal continues Sound's push into markets north of its Tacoma headquarters.

The company said migration to digital channels spurred its decision to shutter locations across five states.

All parts of the payments industry can preserve cash, but mandates may be necessary, says Moorwand's Luc Geuriane.

Several months after the pandemic took hold, Diebold Nixdorf and NCR have adopted an ATM recovery strategy that stresses contactless access as well as innovations that are similar to other industries that traditionally rely on kiosks.

The largest bank in the country is reportedly in negotiations to lease space from the U.S. Postal Service. One credit union group called the plan a Wall Street "power grab."

The largest bank in the U.S. is reportedly in negotiations to lease space from the U.S. Postal Service where it would have ATMs and perhaps take deposits.

Dozens of suspects were reportedly arrested for allegedly using prepaid cards to illegally withdraw large sums of cash.

Reports say dozens of suspects were arrested on charges of using prepaid cards to illegally withdraw large sums of cash.

The largest bank in the U.S. is reportedly in negotiations to lease space from the U.S. Postal Service where it would have ATMs and perhaps take deposits.

Dennis Devine will have to navigate a number of issues, including economic strife and a pandemic, as he takes the helm at the $13 billion-asset institution.

Crypto provides a new tool for underbanked consumers, Marc Grens of DigitalMint writes.

Crypto provides a new tool for underbanked consumers, says DigitalMint's Marc Grens.

A handful of credit unions have embarked on co-location strategies, sharing branch space with coffee shops and other businesses, but the social distancing era may force some institutions to rethink those plans.

The coronavirus pandemic has forced some branches to close, but demand for in-person advice remains strong.

A new report from Access Softek showed at least one in five members are likely to reduce their branch visits once the pandemic ends, though the risk of consumers leaving their credit union entirely may have declined.

The Pennsylvania company said the move is in response to margin pressure and customers' increased adoption of digital channels.