Strata Credit Union, a community credit union in Kern County, has partnered with Alkami Technology, a US-based provider of digital sales and service platforms for financial institutions, to implement Alkami’s Digital Banking Platform, aiming to deliver a more personalized, secure, and mobile-first banking experience for its members.

The collaboration is set to overhaul Strata Credit Union’s consumer digital banking by establishing a connected digital ecosystem. This initiative seeks to simplify daily banking tasks, minimize friction across various digital touchpoints, and enhance member relationships. The platform’s mobile-first design integrates financial tools, payment functionalities, and personalized engagement within a single interface, providing the credit union with the flexibility to adapt to evolving member expectations.

Leveraging Alkami’s open and extensible architecture, Strata Credit Union plans to integrate various best-in-class technologies into a unified digital experience. The platform will consolidate payments, transfers, card management, financial wellness tools, and security features. Members will gain deeper insights into their financial standing through spending analysis, personalized savings goals, and a comprehensive overview of their finances.

This strategic move aligns with Strata Credit Union’s broader objective of empowering members to build stronger financial futures. By combining digital banking with intelligent personalization and embedded financial wellness features, the credit union intends to cultivate a more proactive relationship with its members, offering timely guidance, relevant insights, and streamlined digital interactions.

Brandon Ivie, CEO of Strata Credit Union, stated, “We believe technology should do more than make banking easier; it should help improve our members’ financial lives. Our members are at the center of everything we do, and partnering with Alkami will help us make financial tools and insights more accessible so members can better understand their financial health and make confident financial decisions. Alkami stood out as the partner that shares our vision for combining intuitive digital experiences with meaningful financial wellness and personalized engagement.”Benjamin Conant, Alkami’s Chief Product Officer, added, “As member expectations continue to rise, credit unions need modern technology that helps them deliver personalized, secure, and seamless experiences without sacrificing the flexibility to innovate. We’re excited to partner with Strata Credit Union as they advance their digital banking strategy with a Platform designed to strengthen financial wellness, deliver more personalized experiences, and deepen long-term member relationships.”Alkami Technology offers a unified platform that encompasses onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing capabilities. These modules can be deployed independently or together, assisting banks and credit unions in engaging and expanding customer relationships, aligning with the company’s concept of “Anticipatory Banking.”