Chesapeake, VA (December 5, 2024) |
ABNB Federal Credit Union (ABNB FCU), a leading, community-focused, digital-first, full service financial institution serving more than 76,000 members, has partnered with Alacriti, a leading payments and money movement solutions provider. This collaboration has introduced cutting-edge instant payment capabilities to ABNB FCU, enabling members to securely send and receive funds within seconds via The Clearing House’s RTP® (Real-Time Payments) network and the Federal Reserve’s FedNow® Service.
“Being at the forefront of payment innovation is essential to meeting our members’ evolving needs,” stated Cassandra Tucker, Director of Operations at ABNB FCU. “With instant payments, our members now have the power and the control to move their money securely 24/7, whether they’re paying a bill, transferring money to a friend, or cashing out from an investment account. This is a game-changer for convenience and financial management,” concluded Tucker.
Through this partnership, ABNB FCU has integrated Alacriti’s Orbipay Payments Hub, a comprehensive, cloud-native payment platform, that provides seamless connectivity across multiple payment rails, including the RTP® network, ACH, the FedNow® Service, Visa Direct, and Fedwire. This integration allows ABNB FCU to offer its members instant payments 24/7, including all weekends and holidays, delivering a superior user experience.
“At ABNB FCU, delivering exceptional member experiences through innovative technology solutions is at the foundation of our strategic focus,” said Victor Hall, ABNB Chief Experience Officer. “By integrating the FedNow Service and the RTP network, we’re demonstrating our commitment to using technology to elevate our members' experience—ensuring they can securely move money,” Hall concluded.
Through Alacriti’s Payments Hub, ABNB FCU is now among the leading payment providers offering its members 24/7 access to send and receive funds instantly. ABNB FCU’s members are already experiencing the benefits of this new service, particularly in high-usage scenarios such as payroll, investment withdrawals, and digital wallet cashouts. The partnership with
Alacriti has positioned ABNB FCU to expand its move money services further, with upcoming plans to introduce more business-focused money movement tools.