CUSO expands its growing network of value-adding partners with a leading payments technology innovator.

CU*SOUTH, a 100% credit union-owned credit union service organization (CUSO) that provides essential products and services for credit unions, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Deluxe, a leading financial services technology company that helps businesses scale effectively, grow faster and build trust with their customers.

Deluxe helps organizations across a variety of industries modernize their payment acceptance channels, accelerate cash flow and deepen customer engagement through data-driven insights. The company’s suite of payments and data solutions powers more than $2 trillion in payment volume annually—roughly 15 percent of U.S. GDP—and serves over 4,000 financial institutions. Its platform spans merchant services, integrated payment processing, fraud prevention and rich analytics, all built on a secure, PCI-compliant infrastructure.

CU*SOUTH exists to grow strong credit unions by providing best-in-class technology and collaborative partnerships that address both immediate needs and long-term strategic goals. Over the past six months, CU*SOUTH has formed several new alliances with fintech and service providers to bring specialized expertise into the CUSO, and this partnership with Deluxe marks another milestone in that initiative. Together, CU*SOUTH and Deluxe will deliver credit union-focused payments capabilities that enable tighter operational workflows and more engaging member experiences.

Credit unions will benefit immediately from:

• Accelerated cash flow: The ability to automatically capture, settle and reconcile payments in real time.
• Streamlined operations: Credit unions will be able to replace manual uploads and paper-based reconciliation with end-to-end automation, reducing staff workloads and error rates.
• Enhanced member trust: With Deluxe’s industry-leading security and 24/7 U.S.-based support, CU*SOUTH credit unions can leverage a frictionless, reliable payments experience that strengthens member relationships.

“At Deluxe, we believe credit unions need more than a vendor — they need a partner who shares their purpose,” said Brian Mahony, SVP & President, Merchant Services at Deluxe. “Joining the CU*SOUTH network allows us to deliver modern, secure payment solutions that help credit unions streamline operations, reduce risk, and deepen digital connections with their members.”

“Deluxe’s proven track record makes them uniquely positioned to help our credit unions scale,” said Bob West, CEO of CU*SOUTH. “We’re thrilled to welcome Deluxe into the CU*SOUTH family and look forward to seeing this partnership help strengthen our credit unions and the communities they serve.”

Credit unions interested in working with Deluxe should contact Michelle Koren at (703) 307-8696 or michelle.koren@deluxe.com.