PLANO, TEXAS, March 10, 2025 – Cornerstone Resources, a trusted provider of innovative financial solutions for credit unions, has announced a strategic partnership with Mastercard to bring cutting-edge payment technologies, cybersecurity solutions, and open banking capabilities to credit unions across the region.

This collaboration will provide credit unions with access to services from Mastercard that help enhance customer insights and operationalize efficiency through innovative data solutions and analytics, including: real-time account verification, fraud prevention tools, payment optimization, and advanced data analytics. By leveraging Mastercard’s expertise in digital payments and security, Cornerstone Resources aims to empower credit unions with seamless, secure, and efficient financial services.

“Our partnership with Mastercard aligns perfectly with our mission to equip credit unions with the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world,” said Ryan Dold, EVP and chief revenue officer of Cornerstone Resources. “By integrating Mastercard’s advanced payment technologies, we are enhancing the financial ecosystem for credit unions and their members, ensuring greater security, efficiency, and innovation.”

Through this partnership, credit unions will gain access to solutions such as real-time fraud monitoring, predictive payment insights, and consumer-friendly subscription management tools. Mastercard’s cybersecurity and intelligence solutions will also help mitigate risks, enhance fraud detection, and improve transaction security, allowing credit unions to operate with greater confidence and resilience.

“At Mastercard, we are committed to enabling secure and seamless financial experiences for businesses and consumers alike,” said Hunter Woolley, executive vice president at Mastercard. “By partnering with Cornerstone Resources, we are expanding our reach within the credit union sector and equipping institutions with the tools needed to deliver best-in-class payment solutions that enhance member trust and engagement.”

This partnership marks a significant step in advancing digital transformation for credit unions, providing them with innovative technologies to better serve their members and remain competitive in an evolving financial landscape.

About Cornerstone Resources
Cornerstone Resources provides industry-leading solutions such as audit and consulting; executive search and professional recruiting; and information security, compliance, and consulting services to credit unions across the country. A key service Cornerstone Resources offers to members is its partnership solutions program, through which Cornerstone vets and promotes credit union solution providers, helping to streamline operations and provide effective solutions to its members.

Cornerstone Resources is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cornerstone League, a regional trade association representing the interests of more than 600 credit unions in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. For more information, please visit www.cornerstoneleague.coop/solutions.

About Mastercard
With innovative technology, a strong global brand and proven marketing techniques, Mastercard has been helping credit unions differentiate member products and services for more than 50 years. Reaching your member with the right financial services requires a partner to help you with the latest innovations and solutions. Visit Mastercard to learn more about their commitment to credit unions.

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