A+ Federal Credit Union Earns Two Top Honors in 2026 World's Best Consumer Digital Bank Awards
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A+FCU Recognized as Best Consumer Digital Bank and Best Mobile Banking App in the United States

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A+ Federal Credit Union (A+FCU) is proud to announce it has been recognized by Global Finance, in partnership with Infosys, in the 2026 World's Best Consumer Digital Banking Awards, earning two prestigious honors in the United States region:

- Best Consumer Digital Bank

- Best Mobile Banking App

The recognition marks the second consecutive year A+FCU received the Best Mobile Banking App award and its first year earning the Best Consumer Digital Bank distinction, reinforcing the credit union's commitment to delivering an exceptional digital banking experience for its members.

"We're honored to receive these awards and especially proud to be recognized for a second year in a row as the #1 Mobile Banking App in the U.S.," said Brandon McGee, Chief Digital Strategy Officer of A+FCU. "Adding the 2026 Best Consumer Digital Bank award further validates the investments our A+ team has made to create a seamless, secure, and innovative digital experience that helps our members manage their finances anytime, anywhere."

Best Consumer Digital Bank Award winners were selected based on criteria including strength of strategy for attracting and servicing digital customers, growth of digital customers, breadth of product offerings, and evidence of tangible benefits gained from digital initiatives.

The award-winning A+ Mobile App continues to provide members with convenient, secure access to their accounts and financial tools, including:

- Biometric login and enhanced security features

- Real-time transaction alerts

- Card controls and budgeting tools

- Online account opening

- Mobile check deposit

- Instant money transfers between friends and family

- Free monthly credit score updates

- Streamlined direct deposit setup

- Live chat support

"As member expectations continue to evolve, we're focused on building digital solutions that make banking easier and more accessible," McGee said. "These awards reflect our team's dedication to innovation and our commitment to helping members live their A+ lives."

A+FCU members can download the A+ Mobile App from the App Store or Google Play to experience award-winning digital banking firsthand.

A+ Federal Credit Union was founded in 1949 by 50 Austin, Texas teachers. Over seventy-seven years later, A+FCU is an award-winning institution with more than 191,000 members throughout the community, $2.52 billion in assets, over 520 employees, and 22 branches. A+FCU supports members with a full range of financial products including home, auto, and business loans, checking and savings accounts, as well as digital banking solutions for banking on the go. Learn more at aplusfcu.org.

SOURCE A+ Federal Credit Union

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