Velera Enhances Fintech Engagement Program to Deliver Exclusive Benefits

​Velera, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, today announced an evolution of its Fintech Engagement Program, introducing an inaugural cohort of six fintech partners offering exclusive benefits, such as discounted pricing or waived fees, to Velera credit unions.
 
Launched in 2024, Velera’s Fintech Engagement Program was created to help credit unions move beyond reactive, legacy partnerships toward more strategic, growth-aligned collaborations – ultimately enabling them to better align external solutions with long-term business goals. At no additional cost, Velera credit unions can now explore a broader network of fintech opportunities with expert support to streamline their fintech identification and vetting processes.
 
“In a crowded market of fintech providers, credit unions need trusted guidance to identify the right partners and gain a competitive edge,” said Chris Corse, Principal, Emerging Partnerships at Velera. “By expanding the Fintech Engagement Program, Velera is making it easier for credit unions to access vetted, high‑impact solutions at reduced cost – helping them innovate faster, strengthen their position and deliver more value to their members.”
 
The new group includes six cutting-edge fintech companies, each bringing capabilities designed to help credit unions innovate more efficiently and effectively. This group includes:

• Coverbase: AI-native third-party risk & procurement platform
• InvestiFi: Integrated digital investing platform
• Larky: Proactive account holder engagement
• Spiral: Personalized savings and giving that grow deposits
• Swaystack: Gamified onboarding and engagement
• Union Credit: Embedded lending marketplace

 
These partners will be present in the Solution Showcase at VeleraLIVE 2026, taking place April 13-15 in Orlando, Fla., giving credit unions an opportunity to engage directly with partners and explore solutions designed to support operations and enhance member experiences.
 
Looking ahead, Velera will continue expanding the Fintech Engagement Program to bring additional partners and exclusive opportunities to credit unions. This approach aligns with broader industry trends showing that credit unions with strategic fintech partnerships tend to advance more quickly and at a larger scale. According to the January 2026 PYMNTS Credit Union Innovation Readiness Index, 56.2% of credit unions report that external partners help them innovate more efficiently than internal resources alone.
 
For more information about Velera’s Fintech Engagement Program, visit velera.com/emerging-services.  

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