Shared Cooperative Services: Expanding Access Through Shared Branching

Convenient access to financial services remains essential for credit union members, and Shared Cooperative Services (SCS) helps credit unions deliver that access through the power of collaboration.

SCS supports credit unions through a shared branching network that allows participating institutions to extend their reach far beyond their own physical branch locations. By working together, credit unions can offer greater convenience while maintaining the cooperative values that define the industry.

SCS serves as a gateway to the national shared branching network, enabling participating credit unions to provide in-person transactional services through thousands of locations across the country.

What Shared Cooperative Services Offers

Shared Cooperative Services provides tools and resources that help credit unions expand service access and strengthen operations, including:

• Shared Branch Network Access – Participation in a nationwide network with thousands of locations where members can conduct everyday transactions.
• Extended Service Reach – The ability to offer members convenient in-person access to their accounts even when they are far from their home credit union.
• Operational Support and Resources – Guidance, training, and operational assistance for participating credit unions.
• Marketing and Communication Tools – A turnkey marketing toolkit designed to help credit unions promote shared branching to their members.

Why It Matters

• Greater Convenience Without New Branches – Expand your service footprint without the cost of building additional locations.
• Stronger Member Retention – Members can continue accessing their accounts even when they relocate or travel.
• Business Continuity Support – Shared branching can help maintain service availability during disruptions or emergencies.

SCS embodies the cooperative spirit of the credit union movement, bringing institutions together to deliver broader access, stronger service, and greater value for members.

For credit unions looking to expand their reach while preserving the personal service their members expect, SCS provides a powerful collaborative solution.

Learn More

Visit sharedcooperativeservices.com to learn how Shared Cooperative Services can help your credit union expand access through shared branching.