VANCOUVER, B.C.—Central 1 Credit Union (Central 1) announced that Prospera Credit Union, based in Abbotsford, B.C., is the first credit union to launch Open Anywhere Digital with branch integration.
Open Anywhere enables real-time application processing to allow online membership and account opening across all mobile and desktop devices, as well as in the branch, the company said. Prospera added it can acquire new members in minutes across all digital channels, through its Contact Centre, and very soon in the branch.
“The launch of Open Anywhere for Prospera Credit Union has marked an important milestone – the first launch of a true end-to-end omni-channel onboarding experience from Central 1 Credit Union,” said Margarita Lurye, Senior Product Manager with Central 1, in a statement. “Applications in progress can be picked up by credit union staff in the branch, while completed applications are opened in minutes right on the Wealthview banking system.”
“This has been an exciting year for Central 1 as we continue to grow and enhance our Origination Solutions capabilities, while building strategic partnerships with vendors, partners and financial institutions we serve,” says Oscar van der Meer, Chief Digital & Payment Officer. “This would not have been possible without immense support from Prospera Credit Union and our partner on this product, CGI.”
Open Anywhere, developed by Central 1’s fintech experts, enables prospective credit union members to open and fund new accounts online in minutes, using their mobile, tablet or desktop devices, the company said.
“The latest version of Open Anywhere™ includes full core banking system integration for a streamlined back-end workflow, digital signature capture, real-time account funding via Interac e-Transfer, integration with TransUnion’s Enhanced Bureau Verification Service ID and Authentication products, latest regulatory updates, and much more,” the company said.
Open Anywhere launched in early 2015. Since then, more than 10 Canadian credit unions have turned to it to grow their membership and deepen share of wallet.