Newsworthy accomplishments

“Kasasa Tunes ‘is a great way to target Gen. Y members,’ said Laura Harding, vice president of marketing at Aspire Federal Credit Union, which has a branch in Leesburg. ‘Everybody has an i-thing these days: iPods, iPads, iPhones.’”

“More than 100 community banks have joined forces under the Kasasa name to take on the megabanks.”

“Kasasa combines the virtues of community banking with cutting-edge retail banking technology.”

“...Kasasa is definitely out of the gates and gaining traction. Having just finished my review of the most important trends of 2011, I have a feeling Kasasa could make this list in 2012 or 2013.”

“‘I liked playing the game because it had a lot of challenges and each level was different. It's cool to be the first Guru.’ - Elyjah Collins”

“Kasasa has since changed the way local banks and credit unions compete with bigger institutions.”

“BancVue offers a tool that lets you find community banks and credit unions offering high-interest-rate checking accounts”

“Based on data provided by BancVue, Aite concluded that high-yield checking accounts help financial institutions acquire more accounts and generate more interchange revenue.”

“In a joint partnership, BancVue will now offer PayPal's new peer-to-peer payment capability to its network of nearly 1300 community banks.”

“BancVue's checking accounts, which it encourages bank and credit union customers to call ‘Kasasa,’ can offer high interest or rewards, depending on which platforms the partner institution wants to adopt.”

“Choice Checking comes with a base monthly fee that account holders can reduce or eliminate by taking actions that BancVue said may be ultimately good for community banks and credit unions. Whether a member pays all, part or none of the fee, the institution wins.”

“MoneyIsland is a virtual experience, but the kids earn real-life rewards too, such as a savings deposit, a gift card, or a classroom pizza party.”

“Look for a financial institution that accepts a low minimum deposit, waives fees for children's accounts and is generally kid-friendly. You might consider one that offers an online game for kids like MoneyIsland. It targets kids 8 to 14 years and gives them basic financial facts in a fun way.”

“BancVue's Don Shafer and Gabriel Krajicek awarded 2011 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year from a pool of 14 finalists revealed last month.”

“BancVue, which aims to help small community banks and credit unions compete with megabanks and gain market share, is launching a new financial education game for kids called MoneyIsland.”

“Consider moving to a bank or credit union that offers high-interest checking. These accounts have some simple qualifications, but they pay a relatively high interest on a good portion of your balance. The high-yield checking account at Aspire Federal Credit in Northport, N.Y., for example, pays 3.51 percent on balances up to $10,000 and 1.01 percent on amounts above that. To find these kinds of high-interest checking offers go to www.checkingfinder.com”

“The MoneyIsland curriculum has already been successfully piloted by public schools in Iowa and Texas. There are lesson plans for every level of the learning experience, along with ongoing educational resources for teachers and parents.”

“On average, its rewards-checking partners increase new-account openings by 30%--meaning that business is booming for the banks and for BancVue, whose revenues doubled last year to $80 million. Although it's still a ways from toppling Big Money, BancVue's 1,300-plus clients, if rolled up into one firm, would tout the nation's largest banking network.”

“BancVue has partnered with Wolters Kluwer Financial Services to offer what the companies say is a first-of-its-kind compliance warranty for online account opening. The warranted compliance content is being delivered electronically through BancVue’s INMO account opening solution, now in use at more than 400 financial institutions, including more than 100 credit unions.”

“Farmers Citizens has emerged from the maze of banking options with help from BancVue, an Austin-based startup that arms indie financials with better-than-the-big-guys perks...Before partnering with BancVue, his [CEO Coleman Clougherty] five-branch operation had an aging client base and minimal web presence. Almost two years later, Farmers Citizens is attracting a record number of young adults (thanks, iTunes checking rewards); opening one-fourth of its new accounts online; and touting two new Columbus branches, which have increased its assets by 33%.”

“Free high-interest checking accounts paying up to 4.25% are available at 750 community banks and credit unions”

“Kasasa and Checking Finder offer lists of banks offering high interest checking accounts.”

“BancVue CEO Gabriel Krajicek said that this partnership will go a long way toward supporting our mission”

“There are now 100's of reward checking accounts available throughout the nation”

“the purchase brings BancVue's total bank relationships to 1,400”

“Many community banks and credit unions offer free, high-interest rewards checking accounts.”

“To find a bank near you with a reward checking account conduct a search on a site such as CheckingFinder.com.”

“It's very rare to find a savings account with a yield this high on balances this high.”

“23rd in the Inc. 500 Awards”

“Free high-interest checking accounts paying up to 4.25% are available at 750 community banks and credit unions”

“BancVue Interactive's account opening system... will now include Yodlee's verification tools”

“It suddenly gives a smaller community bank the competitive capability of a much larger brand”

“Looks Like a Bank, But Isn't, Quite”

“Find banks offering those accounts at CheckingFinder.com. ”

“CheckingFinder.com, where consumers can search for free checking accounts that reward consumers for going high-tech.”

“Consider a rewards account if it fits your lifestyle.”

“Consumer Reports said you can find a list of banks…. at two websites: kasasa.com and checkingfinder.com”

“reduce funding risk to the financial institution and enhance decision making during account opening”

“CheckingFinder.com, where consumers can search for free checking accounts that reward consumers for going high-tech”

“take advantage of an account and pocket that higher rate of interest”

“They [BancVue] have taken marginal players--smaller banks from communities around the US--and given them a platform for greater customer involvement and profitability.”

“BancVue will offer the feature for free, which will allow its clients to better offer quickly executed online account opening”

“Some yield-starved savers have turned to rewards checking accounts at smaller banks and credit unions”

“With Ultimate Rewards Checking, we can offer members a cutting-edge account that rewards them for their commitment”

“I believe our employees are the best in our industry”

“helping the company grow from a startup to No. 23 on the Inc. 500”

“a community bank via CheckingFinder may be a good middle ground”

“Managing editor of Kiplinger Robert Long explains why he prefers smaller local banks”

“start looking nationally using websites like www.checkingfinder.com”

“boost the earnings on your cash even more by putting it into a high-yielding checking account”

“Rewards checking accounts offer high yields for customers”

“match yourself up with the right checking account.”

“use BancVue's search engine to find free accounts”

“"rewards checking" can supercharge returns on their cash.”

“Switch Banks? You Might Find There's a Perk in It For You”

“rewards checking accounts projected to become a more popular option for deposits in coming years”

“The best overall deals may come from smaller banks”

“Go to checkingfinder.com to find free checking accounts at community banks or credit unions”

“It's an easy way to earn extra cash, just by choosing the right account.”

“banks spend anywhere between $1.50 and $3.50 per customer on printing and mailing monthly statements”

“This new union celebrates the reality that we're now one extraordinary force”

“So take a look at CheckingFinder, pick a good local bank, and then stay there”

“Go to www.checkingfinder.com to find institutions offering those deals.”

“How some banks keep their web experience fresh and flexible”

“in this economy every extra dollar helps.”

“it's at the community banks and credit unions where the checking rewards programs really shine.”

“the company's first acquisition”

“Kasasa is letting them [consumers] know they can have the best of both worlds and they don't have to sacrifice”

“find a competitive, but safe, return on your investment”

“BancVue has already helped over 500 smaller banks and credit unions set up free rewards checking accounts”

“the number of reward checking account holders has approximately doubled in the last 18 months”

“CheckingFinder compares perks between community banking institutions to find the best one for you.”

“If you’re looking for alternatives to the bigger banks, CheckingFinder.com is a good place to start your search.”

“Go to checkingfinder.com to locate the best deals nearest you.”

“Check out a high-interest checking account at checkingfinder.com”