Empower Federal Credit Union Expands Partnership with Alkami by Selecting MANTL to Power Omnichannel Growth
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Alkami (Nasdaq: ALKT) announced on March 12, 2026 that Empower Federal Credit Union selected MANTL's Onboarding & Account Opening Suite to expand its Alkami Digital Banking Platform integration. The implementation enables omnichannel retail and business account opening online, in-branch, on mobile, or in the field.
According to the company, Empower FCU expects online account opening in under 5 minutes and in-branch openings in under 10 minutes, and will add MANTL Business Account Opening to support business member growth and cross-sell opportunities.
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News Market Reaction – ALKT
In the Mar 12 session, ALKT declined 2.69%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
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Previous Partnership Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24 | MANTL integration deal | Positive | +0.8% | Strategic integration with MeridianLink for POS loan application solution. |
| Feb 04 | Credit union partnership | Positive | +1.7% | Amplify Credit Union partnership to modernize business and retail account opening. |
| Jan 14 | Bank partnership | Positive | -1.0% | Citizens State Bank collaboration to unify deposit account opening. |
| Dec 18 | Partnership milestone | Positive | +0.5% | MANTL–Alloy partnership surpassing 2 million processed applications milestone. |
| Dec 16 | Refinance partnership | Positive | +1.7% | MANTL partnership with Method Financial to modernize loan refinancing workflows. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Partnership announcements involving MANTL have typically seen modest positive next-day moves, though occasionally with mild downside reactions.
Over recent months, Alkami has repeatedly highlighted MANTL-driven partnerships to modernize account opening and digital origination. Prior deals with MeridianLink, Amplify Credit Union, Citizens State Bank, Alloy, and Method Financial all focused on automation, omnichannel onboarding, and deeper client penetration. These announcements produced mostly small positive price moves, with one negative reaction. Today’s Empower Federal Credit Union expansion continues this pattern of using MANTL to unify and accelerate retail and business account opening across channels.
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The Syracuse-based credit union will implement MANTL's full Onboarding & Account Opening Suite to deliver a seamless retail and business member experience across all banking channels
Empower FCU leverages the Alkami Digital Banking Platform, and implementing MANTL's full suite of omnichannel retail and business account opening technology will create a seamless, end-to-end onboarding experience for members and employees from account opening through digital banking. The credit union will enable members and businesses to open accounts online, in-branch, on a mobile application (app), or in the field, supporting Empower FCU's goal of delivering a consistent, frictionless experience across every channel.
"We selected MANTL because it delivers a modern, seamless account opening experience across both online and in-branch channels," said Lori Verzillo, senior vice president, chief retail officer, at Empower Federal Credit Union. "Fully integrated with our Alkami Digital Banking Platform, this partnership creates a true omnichannel journey, simplifies onboarding, and accelerates growth—allowing us to support our members and deliver a smooth experience across every channel, meeting them where they are from the start and throughout the relationship."
This partnership reinforces the credit union's commitment to delivering fast, intuitive, and flexible experiences that meet members wherever they are. Through MANTL Retail Account Opening, Empower FCU expects to deliver online account opening in less than five minutes and in-branch openings in under 10 minutes, dramatically reducing friction while elevating the member experience. MANTL Business Account Opening will further strengthen the credit union's ability to attract, serve, and deepen relationships with business members as it expands its business banking offerings. Existing members will also be able to open additional accounts in just a few clicks, helping drive cross-sell opportunities and deepen primary financial relationships.
"Empower Federal Credit Union is taking a thoughtful, member-first approach to omnichannel origination, and Alkami is proud to support that vision," said Taylor Adkins, vice president of product management at Alkami. "By delivering a unified retail and business account opening experience within the Alkami Digital Banking Platform, Empower FCU is removing friction, strengthening its business banking capabilities, and creating a foundation for long-term member and business growth."
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About Alkami
Alkami provides a digital sales and service platform for
About Empower Federal Credit Union
Empower Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by and operated for its members since its founding in 1939. Empower FCU has grown to serve 300,000 members, with branch locations across Central and
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