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Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union (‘Gulf Coast’) has selected Mahalo Banking’s Thoughtful Banking® platform to provide members with a more intuitive, feature-rich digital banking experience while strengthening the credit union’s capabilities through deep third-party vendor integrations.
As Gulf Coast evaluated banking providers, its primary focus was identifying a platform that could simplify members’ financial lives while delivering the functionality and flexibility needed to support the credit union’s long-term growth. Following an extensive evaluation process, Mahalo was chosen as the preferred partner for its seamless integrations, robust capabilities and collaborative approach.
“Our priority has always been delivering the best possible experience for our members,” said John O’Brien, CEO of Gulf Coast. “Mahalo stood apart from other providers because of its focus on ease of use and wide range of functionality. Every enhancement is designed to help members quickly accomplish what they need, whether they’re opening an account, applying for a loan, moving money or managing their finances whenever and wherever it’s convenient.”
Built specifically for credit unions, Mahalo’s Thoughtful Banking platform enables members to complete more financial tasks independently through online and mobile banking. The platform’s integration allows members to update personal information, transfer funds, open additional share accounts, submit loan applications and access a comprehensive suite of self-service capabilities without relying on manual back-office processes.
Beyond improved day-to-day conveniences for members, Mahalo’s platform will help Gulf Coast strengthen its competitive position. O’Brien added, “We are now positioned not to simply keep pace with larger banks but to compete head-to-head. The platform offers several enhancements that make banking easier, allowing members to complete financial activities on their schedule.”
“Gulf Coast approached this partnership with a clear vision for the member experience they want to deliver, and that aligns with how we build and implement our platform,” said Denny Howell, COO of Mahalo. “Being so tightly coupled with so many vendor partners enables credit unions to unlock more value from their digital banking solution while giving members greater control, convenience and self-service capabilities. We are excited to partner with Gulf Coast to deliver a modern digital banking experience that will evolve with their members’ needs.”
About Gulf Coast
Founded in 1951, Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving Mobile County, Alabama. Dedicated to providing greater value through affordable financial services and personalized support, the credit union serves nearly 5,000 members with a full range of consumer financial products designed to strengthen the financial well-being of the local community. Membership is open to individuals who live, work, worship or attend school in Mobile County, as well as local businesses and organizations. For more information, visit gulfcoastfcu.org.
About Mahalo
Mahalo Banking provides online and mobile banking solutions for credit unions. Based in Troy, Mich., the Mahalo platform is designed and built on superior architecture with deep integration to third-party vendors, providing security and a robust feature set across all delivery channels for a true omni experience. Mahalo offers the industry’s first and only online banking solution to fully integrate comprehensive neurodiverse functionality directly into its platform. This inclusive approach allows credit unions to support and embrace all members and accommodate their unique needs.
For more information about Mahalo Banking, please visit us at mahalobanking.com, follow us on Twitter or connect via LinkedIn.
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