SCOTTSDALE, Ariz./ROYAL OAK, Mich.-BNPL platform provider equipifi said it has partnered with CUSG to expand embedded installment-payment options for credit unions, allowing institutions working with CUSG to offer buy now, pay later loans directly inside their digital banking platforms.
The companies said the partnership will enable participating credit unions to let members split larger purchases into installment loans tied to existing checking accounts and debit cards, a move aimed at meeting rising consumer demand for flexible payment options while keeping those transactions inside the credit union’s own digital ecosystem.
“Credit unions are committed to supporting the financial well-being of their members and providing responsible, transparent financial tools,” said Patty Corkery, CUSG president and CEO. “As demand for Buy Now, Pay Later grows, too many members are turning to options outside their trusted financial institution. Our partnership with equipifi ensures credit unions can offer BNPL in a way that protects members and keeps the relationship where it belongs.”
“Consumer demand for BNPL has surged, and too many credit unions are watching members turn to third-party providers simply because they don’t yet offer it in-house,” said Bryce Deeney, CEO and founder of equipifi. “Through our partnership with CUSG, we’re helping credit unions close that gap quickly and seamlessly, delivering BNPL at scale in a way that strengthens member relationships and keeps the experience where it belongs: with the trusted institution.”
Through CUSG and equipifi, credit unions can now:
- Offer BNPL as a native, white‑label experience embedded in digital banking
- Retain member engagement that often migrates to outside fintech BNPL providers
- Strengthen primary financial relationships through competitive, modern lending tools
- Increase digital engagement and reinforce credit unions as trusted financial partners
For more information about how CUSG and equipifi are helping credit unions deliver modern, member-first payment experiences, visit cusg.com/equipifi.