Strata Credit Union just announced a partnership with Alkami Technology to completely revamp how members handle their money online and on mobile.
Think of it as trading in your flip phone for the latest smartphone. Sure, both make calls, but one makes everything else in your life a whole lot easier.
What’s Actually Changing?
Strata is swapping out its current digital banking setup for Alkami’s Digital Banking Platform. The goal? Create a mobile-first experience that doesn’t just let members check their balance and move money around, but actually helps them build healthier financial habits.
“We believe technology should do more than make banking easier; it should help improve our members’ financial lives,” said Brandon Ivie, CEO at Strata Credit Union. “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.”
Ivie added that after evaluating their options, Alkami stood out because they share Strata’s vision of combining smooth digital experiences with real financial wellness support and personalized engagement. Not just pretty interfaces—substance too.
More Than Just a Facelift
This isn’t about slapping a fresh coat of paint on outdated technology. Strata is building what Alkami calls a “connected digital ecosystem.” In plain English, that means bringing together all the tools members actually use—payments, transfers, card management, security features, and financial wellness resources—into one unified experience instead of making people jump through hoops across different apps and screens.
The platform’s open architecture (tech-speak for “plays well with others”) means Strata can plug in best-in-class tools across their system. Members will get better visibility into their financial health through spending insights, savings goals, and a complete picture of where their money’s going.
The Bigger Picture
Here’s where it gets interesting. This move supports Strata’s broader mission of helping members build stronger financial futures. Instead of just offering banking services and calling it a day, the credit union is aiming for something more proactive—a banking relationship that delivers relevant guidance, personalized insights, and actually helps people make smarter money decisions.
It’s the difference between a bank that just holds your money and one that helps you understand what to do with it.
“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,” said Benjamin Conant, Chief Product Officer at Alkami. “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.”
Why This Matters
Let’s be honest—most of us do the majority of our banking on our phones these days. We’re depositing checks with our cameras, sending money to friends instantly, and checking our balances while standing in line at the grocery store. The technology behind those experiences needs to keep up with how we actually live.
For Strata members, this partnership means less friction when doing everyday banking tasks, better tools for understanding their finances, and a foundation that can evolve as technology and expectations change. Nobody wants to feel like they’re using yesterday’s technology to manage today’s money.
The rollout timeline wasn’t specified in the announcement, but Strata and Alkami are positioning this as a long-term investment in member experience and financial wellness. Translation: they’re building something meant to last, not just chasing the latest trend.