Coastal Federal Credit Union has launched a credit card aimed at helping members finance purchases of big ticket items such as appliances and furniture.
As credit unions learn more about new technology, they are some of the institutions leading the nation in the issuance of payment cards that use embedded computer chips to validate identity and secure transactions.
Interchange settlement now opposed by Retail Industry Leaders Association, which includes Walmrt, Apple, Pepboys and Abercrombie & Fitch, among others.