Case Study

Christian Financial Credit Union (CFCU)

Elevating Digital Banking with a Mobile-First, Interactive, and Member-Centric Experience.

Christian Financial Credit Union (CFCU) has been a trusted financial partner in Metro Detroit for over 70 years, dedicated to empowering members with innovative financial solutions.

Committed to personalized service, competitive rates, and strong community impact, CFCU needed a digital experience that reflected their forward-thinking approach while catering to Millennials, Gen Z users, and business account holders. CFCU aimed to provide an intuitive, mobile-first banking experience that simplified financial management, increased engagement, and seamlessly integrated the latest digital tools to serve its growing member base.

Our Solution: A Mobile-First, Interactive, and Personalized Website

Symphonize collaborated with CFCU to design a modern, ADA-compliant, and user-friendly website that embodies the credit union’s commitment to accessibility, convenience, and digital-first services. The new website enhances member engagement through immersive storytelling, personalized user journeys, and a robust content management system, ensuring ease of use and operational efficiency.
Mobile-First Digital Banking: Designed an intuitive, responsive platform optimized for on-the-go banking, ensuring seamless mobile access to essential financial services.
Scrolly-Telling and Micro-Interactions: Integrated engaging visual storytelling and interactive elements to captivate users and make banking more intuitive.
Personalized User Journeys: Designed tailored content experiences based on user behavior, driving deeper engagement and increasing conversions.
Custom WordPress CMS: Developed a scalable, API-integrated custom theme that allows for easy content updates and management.
Accessibility and Performance: Ensured ADA compliance, fast load speeds, and cross-device accessibility through extensive testing.
Seamless Integration with Banking Tools: Connected members to essential financial tools, including calculators, online applications, and secure account access.

Mobile-First Digital Banking

Designed an intuitive, responsive platform optimized for on-the-go banking, ensuring seamless mobile access to essential financial services.

Scrolly-Telling & Micro-Interactions

Enhanced user engagement with dynamic storytelling elements and micro-interactions that guide members through key financial services and benefits.

Personalized Content & Offers

Implemented a data-driven approach to deliver tailored content and promotions, helping users discover relevant products and services effortlessly.

A Digital Experience That Drives Engagement and Member Growth

The redesigned CFCU website significantly improved member engagement, particularly among Millennials and Gen Z users. Members praised its user-friendly design, personalized recommendations, and seamless navigation, while CFCU leadership commended its security, accessibility, and modern aesthetic. The successful launch of the platform led to a strengthened two-year partnership with CFCU, positioning the credit union as a leader in digital banking innovation.

The new website not only enhances digital interactions but also reinforces CFCU’s mission to provide convenient, community-focused financial solutions, setting a new standard for member experience in the credit union industry.
User-Friendly Design
Seamless Navigation
Personalized Recommendations
"With Symphonize's expertise, we've created a digital environment where our value proposition is clearly communicated, positioning CFCU as a forward-thinking credit union in the digital age."
Patricia Campbell, CEO,
Christian Financial

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