Good Governance: The benefits of online voting for credit unions

Use it to boost member participation and pave the way for frictionless elections.

Most credit unions now offer convenient and secure mobile online banking for their members, as well as many other time-saving technologies—so it comes as no surprise that members appreciate the ability to vote in credit union elections as quickly and easily as they manage their finances. With transport layer security encryption and state-of-the-art technology, there is no safer, simpler or more reliable way to enable voting on your members’ smartphones and devices.

Why should credit unions use online voting?

Over 93% of adults in the U.S. use the Internet, with over 15% of Americans using their smartphones exclusively to access it. In fact, U.S. mobile penetration continues to rise yearly, with 50% of all website traffic originating from mobile devices. To accommodate user preferences and encourage your credit union members to engage, you should consider innovative and easy-to-use online voting systems.

 

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