California Coast Credit Union joins PSCU cooperative as newest owner
Longest-serving credit union in San Diego County signs processing and member services agreement with nation’s leading CUSO
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (January 30, 2018) — PSCU has announced its first new Owner of 2018: California Coast Credit Union (San Diego, Calif.) has joined the cooperative for in-house credit and debit processing and Total Member Care call center support. With $2.4 billion in assets, California Coast currently serves more than 160,000 members.
“We are pleased to add California Coast Credit Union to our growing Owner base in the western United States,” said Scott Wagner, PSCU EVP and Chief Revenue Officer. “Our shared commitment to the philosophy of ‘people helping people’ made a partnership a natural fit. We look forward to working hand in hand with the team there to provide an unparalleled member experience through PSCU’s comprehensive payments solutions and call center support.”
Founded in 1929, California Coast offers 24 branches, a shared branch network of more than 5,000 locations and more than 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. Prior to joining PSCU, California Coast utilized CO-OP Financial Services for processing services. PSCU was selected following a comprehensive RFP process.
“PSCU is an industry leader with the proven track record that will allow Cal Coast to continue providing our members with around-the-clock, efficient and secure transactions and call center support,” said California Coast Credit Union President and CEO Todd Lane. “We look forward to partnering with PSCU as we continue our commitment to exceptional member service.”
About PSCU
PSCU/Co-op Solutions is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider. With over four decades of industry experience and a commitment to service excellence and innovation, the company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America. PSCU/Co-op Solutions leverages its expertise and resources on behalf of credit unions and their members, offering an end-to-end product portfolio that includes payment processing, fraud and risk management, data and analytics, digital banking, instant payments, strategic consulting, collections, ATM and POS networks, shared branching and 24/7/365 member support via its contact centers. For more information, visit pscu.com and coop.org.
About California Coast Credit Union
Established by San Diego teachers in 1929, California Coast Credit Union is the longest-serving financial institution based in San Diego and holds true to its founders’ guiding principle of “people helping people.” With $2.4 billion in assets, the credit union now proudly serves over 160,000 members through its local network of more than 20 branches and 60 shared branch locations, online and mobile banking, and 30,000 fee-free ATMs nationwide. California Coast is not-for-profit, provides no-cost financial education for adults and youth, and is committed to improving the lives of its members and others in the community. Anyone who lives or works in San Diego or Riverside counties can be a member. For more information, visit calcoastcu.org or call (877) 495-1600.
