‘Carer Retail’ solves shopping problem for the vulnerable
Contis is launching ‘Carer Retail’. Helping supermarkets and other retailers support the 8 million elderly and vulnerable shoppers in the UK, and many more across Europe, who are likely to shield even after lockdown is lifted. Instead of risking shopping themselves, customers will be able to apply for a pre-paid account through a retailer’s website. […]
Contis and the FinTech battle for speed
Theres a burning question in FinTech. Do challenger banks really offer the best experience, or is their success built on clever marketing? UX experts, Built for Mars, have run a comprehensive study to answer this question once and for all. They’ve logged every minute and click it takes to complete simple processes using accounts from incumbents and leading neo-banks.
Centre for Social Justice Report
Over the last year, Engage and parent group Contis have worked closely with the Centre for Social Justice and funded essential research into UK debt and the effect it has on people and our communities. The final report, published on 26th April 2020 and featured in the Sunday Times, highlights the problems of debt throughout […]
Engage Post Office payments means more people can access cash services
Engage, the community banking division of Contis-Solaris, has today announced the integration of Post Office payments to ensure more people, including those in remote communities, have access to cash services. With nearly 5000 bank branches closing in the UK since 2015, access to cash and in-person payments is a growing issue for many communities. This […]
Credit Union Spotlight – Capital Credit Union
Introducing Capital Credit Union (CCU), the Credit Union providing award-winning, ethical financial services to the communities of East Scotland. Capital Credit Union was established in 1989 and currently serves up to 25,000 members, making it one of the largest Credit Unions in the UK. We caught up with the CEO of CCU, Marlene Shiels who […]
FOCUS December 2021 Issue – Now Available for Download
Download Here for the latest Credit Union and community banking news, and information. This months edition covers the latest on:
Extra Support from Engage in the Coming Months
Just like last year, we once again find ourselves entering the festive period with a level of uncertainty around the pandemic and possible further restrictions. We want to reassure all of our Credit Union partners that whatever happens in the coming weeks, the Engage team will be on hand to provide you with whatever support you […]
Instant Access to Open Banking-Exclusively for Credit Unions
Engage are excited to announce the forthcoming launch of our Credit Union Open Banking Solution in early January. If your Credit Union is looking to maximise loan conversions whilst minimising your risk of defaults, now is the perfect time to incorporate open banking. Engage is currently providing the solution at a fraction of the cost of […]
Black Friday Sales From Our Cashback Reward Partners
Black Friday is one of the biggest sales events of the year, with plenty of mouth-watering deals on offer. Make the most of these when using your Engage card with our reward partners and receive cash back rewards on what you spend. Through your Engage card, you can receive up to 15% in cashback, helping […]
Engage Unsung Hero Awards 2021: Winners Announcement
The Engage Unsung Hero Awards celebrate the individuals who work tirelessly to help their Credit Unions and their local communities. It has been a fantastic couple of weeks, we have had some great nominations come through. It has really highlighted all of the efforts which go into the day-to-day operations of a Credit Union and […]
