CUs top banks when serving members’ financial well being

Credit unions are far better than banks at serving their members’ feelings of well-being, according to a recent study from Gallup. According to the research, credit unions appear to be at their best far more often than banks, and the research shows meaningful differences between customers and members regarding perceptions of the financial wellbeing support their institutions offer.

“Credit unions have built strong member relationships by using a personal approach, thoughtful products and member-centric service models to help members manage their finances — and 46% of members strongly agree their credit union does,” the report reads. “The credit union business model and member-centric ethic also enhance members’ belief that the credit union has its members’ best interests at heart. This all adds up to help credit unions create better perceptions of financial wellbeing support among their customers.

“The feeling credit union members enjoy — of being cared for and looked after by trusted advisers — is real. It’s not marketing,” it adds.

The gap in perspective is most evident when looking at which statements consumers agree with about the priorities of their institution:

 

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