City & County Credit Union Partners for Digital Upgrades
The credit union is integrating new security and payment tools to expand digital services for its members.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Banking
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City & County Credit Union has entered into a partnership with Mahalo Banking to upgrade its digital services and enhance security protocols. This collaboration aims to bolster member authentication and expand business banking capabilities for credit union members.
Why it matters
The upgrade is intended to support the credit union's goal of growing its business membership while prioritizing stronger fraud prevention tools. By integrating new technology, the institution expects to streamline services and eventually offer instant payment features.
The partnership involves City & County Credit Union and Mahalo Banking, though specific implementation costs or the exact count of affected member accounts have not been disclosed.
The players
City & County Credit Union
A financial institution providing retail and business banking services that is currently upgrading its digital platform.
Mahalo Banking
A financial technology provider that specializes in digital banking platforms and credential assurance security tools.
The details
Mahalo Banking will integrate its Credential Assurance Technology directly into the credit union’s existing digital infrastructure. This technical integration is the foundation for the credit union’s planned rollout of ACH services and broader digital tools. By adopting these systems, the credit union intends to move toward supporting advanced instant payment functionality for its users.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: The banking partnership was officially announced.
Money Landscape
Credit unions are increasingly turning to third-party digital providers to bridge the technology gap with national banking competitors. This partnership follows a broader industry shift toward enhancing member-facing security through specialized, integrated authentication software.
Members should watch for future updates regarding new business banking features or changes to authentication procedures during account logins. Consult with a qualified financial advisor to understand how shifts in digital banking security impact your own account management and fraud protections.
The takeaway
The partnership reflects a broader push by community financial institutions to modernize their digital security and service offerings. Monitor your credit union’s periodic member communications for upcoming feature releases regarding ACH or instant payment capabilities.
Further reading
Learn more about the evolving technology landscape for Banking.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Finextra Research.
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