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  • SHAZAM receives United Way of Central Iowa LIVE UNITED Champion award

    posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025

    “We are proud to partner with United Way of Central Iowa to make a lasting, positive impact in our community,” said Paul Waltz, SHAZAM President and CEO. “This award is the result of the committed efforts of our employees, who are dedicated to uniting the community's caring power to improve the lives of central Iowans.”

  • SHAZAM and NCMIC Finance Corporation announce merchant services transition to enhance client experience

    posted on Monday, April 7, 2025

    The transition marks a strategic collaboration between two industry leaders with Iowa roots and values, ensuring continued excellence in payment processing for both NCMIC and SHAZAM clients.

  • How financial institutions can focus on financial literacy

    posted on Friday, April 4, 2025

    April is financial literacy month. The knowledge and experiences bank or credit union staff have gives your financial institution an opportunity to set kids up for financial success and long-term relationships with accountholders.

  • Educate employees on risky behavior

    posted on Friday, January 31, 2025

    In any given workplace, it's common to see sticky notes containing reminders or bits of important information the employee needs to remember. In a financial institution, these notes can result in a serious breach of security. Here are a few important steps financial institutions can put into practice in an effort to protect sensitive information.

  • How financial institutions can take control of their data

    posted by James Boyd on Tuesday, January 28, 2025

    Financial institutions are treasure troves of data. And with it comes a security and compliance obligation to make sure this data stays in the right hands. SHAZAM VP, Information Security James Boyd explains how your financial institution can take control of your data with a few reputable behaviors.

  • SHAZAM advances dispute resolution services with launch of Dispute Partner Plus

    posted on Monday, January 6, 2025

    From intake to recovery, SHAZAM helps financial institutions automate their dispute processes. This allows them to concentrate on what matters most: their cardholders.

  • The Five Scams of Christmas

    posted by Mike Burke on Thursday, December 12, 2024

    Scammers don't take a Christmas vacation. In fact, they are working overtime to give people a blue Christmas. Keep your spirits bright by learning about the five scams of Christmas and how to avoid them.

  • Five Ways Cardholders Can Help Combat Debit Card Fraud

    posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2024

    Financial institutions are steadily increasing their resources to assist in the fight against fraud. While many tools and services are created to mitigate fraud, cardholders can also be on the lookout for fraudulent activity. Here are some simple tips to share with cardholders so they can proactively monitor their accounts and help protect themselves against fraud.

  • Love at first sight or scam?

    posted by Mike Burke on Thursday, November 7, 2024

    As colder weather approaches, the desire for companionship grows. Many single people turn to dating apps to look for love, while scammers are looking to cash in. SHAZAM Senior Robbery & Crisis Management Consultant Mike Burke highlights a simple way to check whether an accountholder's online crush could crush them financially.

  • Boost Your Bottom Line With Net Interchange Revenue

    posted on Friday, November 1, 2024

    When considering which networks to partner with, gross interchange should not be your only deciding factor. Learn how SHAZAM ensures your financial institution receives the best net interchange on purchases made by your cardholders.