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Unlocking Member Loyalty & Operational Excellence Through Transaction Enrichment

December 10, 2025

By Aris Jerahian, Director Strategic Consulting Payments & Collections, Rise Analytics

Credit unions sit on a goldmine of transaction data — but much of it is messy, inconsistent, and underutilized. In today’s data-driven financial landscape, transaction enrichment isn’t just about cleaning up chaos — it’s about transforming raw data into actionable insights that deepen member relationships and drive growth.

From Confusion to Clarity
Imagine turning cryptic entries like “DOCTORSASSOCINC” into “Subway Restaurants” — and instantly knowing the category, location, and context of every transaction. Transaction cleansing and enrichment standardize data, uncover spending trends, and reveal emerging behaviors like Buy Now, Pay Later. This clarity empowers smarter decisions and hyper-personalized member engagement.

Building Trust, Loyalty, and Confidence
Members expect transparency. When statements are clear, trust grows — and support calls shrink. Accurate transaction details enable credit unions to deliver timely alerts, tailored offers, and proactive financial guidance. The result? Stronger engagement and deeper loyalty.

Efficiency That Fuels Growth
Manual guesswork drains resources. Automated enrichment frees staff to focus on high-value tasks, reducing call volume and operational costs. Clean data also powers advanced analytics and AI models — predicting member needs, mitigating risk, and improving retention strategies.

Payroll Identification: A Strategic Advantage
Payroll deposits often appear under cryptic names like “INTUITSBPAYROLL”. Enrichment makes them recognizable, helping credit unions identify primary members — the ones with main checking accounts and recurring salary deposits. This insight enables loyalty rewards, targeted campaigns, and accurate deposit growth tracking.

Compliance and Security Made Simple
Regulatory pressure is rising. Standardized transaction data accelerates KYC and AML checks, strengthens fraud detection, and simplifies audits. Clean data isn’t just convenient, it’s critical for compliance and risk management.

Reducing Disputes, Preserving Revenue
Unclear transactions lead to disputes — and disputes cost money. Mastercard research shows each dispute costs $9–$10 to process, escalating to $25–$50 for chargebacks. Many credit unions write off small disputes entirely, eroding revenue. By clarifying transaction descriptors, enrichment reduces disputes, cuts costs, and improves member satisfaction.

Your Competitive Edge Starts Here
A modern data strategy begins with enrichment. Credit unions that embrace this foundation gain the agility to innovate, grow, and deliver exceptional service. Clean data isn’t just a technical upgrade — it’s the cornerstone of leadership in today’s competitive financial services market.

For more information on how Trellance’s innovative technology solutions to help your credit unions achieve more, please contact the GoWest Solutions Team.

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