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Read all the latest about Wave2 and our customers and partners.In the Age of Ubiquitous GPS – Branch & ATM Locators are Essential!
Wandering Account Holders: How Are They Finding You? Well over half of the Americans rely heavily on mobile, online maps, or navigation services. But, while GPS is extremely convenient, experts are beginning to question what type of effect overuse could be having on our brains…. read on to learn more…
ATMs and Branches Still an Important Part of Today’s Consumer Banking Experience
Saying branch and ATM banking are out is akin to saying credit and debit cards are being replaced by Venmo and mobile wallets. It’s just not true. …. ATMs remain essential but ATM use is dropping. There, we said it. Consider this …
Accountholders Search for Better Branch Connectivity Options
Despite the growth of fintechs and branchless banks, most consumers who bank are associated with an institution that has physical branches. However, the expectations accountholders have for these locations is becoming more demanding. Digital banking consumers aren’t “digital only”. Over half (51%) of consumers prefer digital banking to any other type of banking experience. But that doesn’t stop them from …
OMNICOMMANDER and Wave2 Partner to Create CASHCOMMANDER
A result of a new strategic partnership between Wave2 and OMNICOMMANDER – CASHCOMMANDER is a cutting-edge mapping and search tool that seamlessly integrates within a credit union’s OMNICOMMANDER-designed website. This intuitive platform allows credit union members to easily find all locations of credit union branches, credit union ATMs, surcharge-free ATMs, shared branches, and retail placements using one cohesive interface. Wave2 is excited to bring an outstanding member experience to the over 500 credit unions using OMNICOMMANDER every day…
3 Ways Low-Code and No-Code Development Options Can Help Banks and Credit Unions
Consumers are growing to expect more and more from their financial institutions’ mobile applications. But, how are credit unions and community banks with smaller budgets supposed to compete? The answer could be in the growing number of low and no code development platforms that enable you to develop complex functionality quickly and inexpensively…
Do YOU Still Value Branches?
Pandemic response in 2020 saw a significant increase in online and mobile banking use. It also resulted in a frightfully massive number of bank and credit union branch closures. The bulk of these closings did not happen at the height of COVID-19 closures. Instead, they occurred due to the fallout, ranging primarily between May and July 2020…
ATM access is Bridging the Gap with Gen Z & Mobile Users
Banks and credit unions have been expanding their ATM and ITM availability, and both mobile users and cash-heavy Gen Z customers are sure to see this as a benefit. As this up-and-coming generation continues to leverage their financial options, institutions with solid self-service networks and robust access to cash are sure to reap the rewards…
New Account Holders Are Looking For Convenience.
During COVID-19, US consumers entered into a surprisingly large of new financial relationships. One in five people began using a new banking provider! Most experts will argue that consumers want mobile banking and more digital options, but most people’s reasons for switching and the features they want are far more straightforward. One of the most important features the “experts” regularly overlook is convenience…
Wave2 Contributes Location Search and Mapping Platform to Opportunity Knock$ Public Television Program
This #GivingTuesday, Wave2 is excited to announce it is contributing its location search and mapping technology platform to the Opportunity Knock$ public television program to help with their mission of improving the lives of financially underestimated families all across the United States.
Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union Gains Interactive Locator Services from Wave 2
Constellation Digital Partners has partnered with Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union (FIGFCU) to launch its first digital service on the Constellation platform, including the latest version of the Wave2 Locator Tile for Constellation…
Location-Based Marketing?
While the world of personalized and location-targeted marketing seems to be creeping into all forms of social media, it can be a treacherous area for financial institutions. Just because big brother seems to be watching us all the time, it doesn’t mean we are happy about it!
Consumers Still Love ATMs
What would you say if we told you that ATMs have become an essential piece of the (almost!) post-COVID self-service landscape that is so essential to consumers?
Branches Aren’t as OUT as You Might Think
There are many reasons your bank or credit union should avoid relying on search engine mapping as your branch and ATM locator. Here are just the current top 7 reasons why you should NOT rely on search engine locators…
Something Millennials AREN’T Killing
There are many reasons your bank or credit union should avoid relying on search engine mapping as your branch and ATM locator. Here are just the current top 7 reasons why you should NOT rely on search engine locators…
7 Reasons to NOT Rely on Search Engines as Your Branch & ATM Locator
There are many reasons your bank or credit union should avoid relying on search engine mapping as your branch and ATM locator. Here are just the current top 7 reasons why you should NOT rely on search engine locators…
4 Reasons Your Locator Should Be Optimized for Mobile
One of your most popular and important resources, your branch and ATM locator, is probably also one of your worst mobile user experiences. Wave2 can help! Here are 4 reasons your locator needs to be optimized for mobile.
Growth By Design Partners with Wave2
A big “Thank You” to Growth by Design and the League of Southeastern Credit Unions for partnering with us! We look forward to providing your credit unions with top-of-the-line location solutions that evolve with the times and help you and your members reach more people within their communities.
Wave2 Partners with CrossState Credit Union Association
Wave 2 and CrossState Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CrossState Credit Union Association, are partnering to help New Jersey and Pennsylvania credit unions provide convenient and friction-free Branch & ATM Locator services through one fully-integrated mapping tool, the Wave2 Locator.