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PSCU Study Shows Overall Spending Down Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt personal finances, a study by credit union service organization (CUSO) PSCU shows that overall credit card spending is down 29 percent for the week ending April 5, compared to the same period in 2019. Debit card spending is down 12 percent for the same period.

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PSCU Says CU Spending Up With Stimulus Funds Arriving

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Credit union service organization (CUSO) PSCU compared the week ending April 19, 2020, to the same time frame in 2019 to discover what impact the coronavirus is having on consumer spending and shopping trends. Purchases at drug stores are down below 2019 spending levels.

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Credit Unions Unite Behind Digital Banking

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Though the sector is considered healthy and well-managed, credit unions and the CUSOs (credit union service organizations) that support them with tailored offerings face upheavals in the next couple of years. percent in Q3 2019, which is a concern for the entire sector. Digital Unison.

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PSCU Credit Unions See Boost In Sales During Prime Day

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A new report from payments credit union service organization PSCU revealed that its owner credit unions saw banner results from the promotional programs offered through PSCU’s Advisors Plus during the two-day shopping event.

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Old School, New School: TCU Pairs AI And Outreach To Personalize Members’ Experiences

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Credit unions (CUs) have been riding high in recent years, with one October report finding that global CU membership hit an all-time high of 291 million last year. The space has added 107 million members over the past decade, with 17 million joining just in 2019.

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PSCU: Owner CUs Saw Rising Debit, Credit Sales Volumes Over The Holidays

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Payments credit union service organization (CUSO) PSCU reported 11.4 percent year-over-year debit and credit overall same-store sales volume growth among its owner credit unions over the 2020 holiday season, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS.

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PSCU: Consumers Choose Debit As Preferred Payment Amid Coronavirus

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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, PSCU compared transactions of its owner credit union members on a same-store basis between March 2019 and March 2020. percent drop.