Why credit unions and banks choose Elan as their credit card partner
One in seven financial institutions trust Elan to power their credit card program, making Elan the leading agent credit card issuer in the U.S.
Discover how shared values, community involvement, and a commitment to user experience help make Elan a trusted long-term partner.
Bank and credit union partner perspectives
Hear directly from 11 of our partners in the videos below on how our capabilities and efficiency drove their decision to choose Elan, and why they continue to rely on us for partnership, support, innovation, measurable growth, and shared values.
Featured Partner:
Desert Financial Credit Union
$9.8+ billion in assets*
51 Branches
Phoenix, AZ
Elan partner since 2006
"Our members gained access to an industry-leading credit card product and we gained a partner that’s helping us support our community and our members."
— Ron Amstutz, Executive Vice President
Featured Partner:
Sharonview Federal Credit Union
$1.3+ billion in assets*
16 Branches
Indian Land, SC
Elan partner since 2020
"Partnering with Elan has really expanded our credit card product offerings to provide our members with quite a few more options, including a more robust rewards program. Our members now have more flexibility, better balance transfer options, as well as access to a secured credit card to help them build their credit."
— Ross Cranston, Member Engagement Specialist
Featured Partner:
Think Bank
$2.2+ billion in assets*
9 Branches
Rochester, MN
Elan partner since 2018
"They allow us to provide our customers a very robust product set. Whether it is a business or consumer, they can help customers meet whatever need they have ... from establishing credit to earning rewards."
— Chad Murray, SVP Marketing
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*Data as of Q1'2026 from S&P Global.
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