Retail Onboard

Turn new account holders into primary banking relationships

The first 30 days determine whether a new account becomes an active relationship or an inactive expense. Guide account holders through the actions that drive activation, primacy, and long-term growth.

Account holder completing onboarding steps to earn $300
Onboarding is broken

New accounts open every day — most never become relationships.

$400+

average acquisition cost per new account

44%

of new accounts become inactive

SOLUTION OVERVIEW

Stop losing new accounts to dormancy

Replace generic welcome emails and outdated sequences with a digital onboarding journey that guides account holders to the actions that matter most. Delivered across digital banking, email, and SMS, each interaction moves them closer to becoming active, engaged customers and members.

Step 1 of 9
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Fund your account
Make your first deposit
Link an account and money moves in minutes.
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Linked via Plaid
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Connect my account
Ask me later
Select funding method
How would you like to fund?
Pay
Apple Pay
2–3 business days · debit only
Add debit card
2–3 business days
Add account
2–3 business days
01

Fund the account

Help new account holders make their first deposit using modern funding methods — with instant account verification through Plaid so money moves in minutes, not days.

02

Switch direct deposit

Become the primary financial institution before another institution earns the paycheck. Guide account holders through a guided switch with their payroll provider — no paperwork required.

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Direct deposit
Find your employer
Search payroll providers
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ADP
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Workday
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UKG (UltiPro)
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Paylocity
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Connect payroll
Sign in to ADP
User ID
n.rivera
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Secured by Truv · bank-level encryption
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Subscriptions
Put your new card on file
Type to search for sites
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Apple
AAudible
DDisney+
KKroger
MMicrosoft
NNetflix
PPeacock
SSiriusXM
Transfer subscriptions
2 of 5 sites selected
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Netflix
$15.49 / mo
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Amazon
Prime · $14.99 / mo
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03

Transfer subscriptions

Move recurring payments to the new card in a few taps, so every subscription keeps running and the account becomes the one account holders actually use.

04

Enroll in digital banking

Increase adoption with personalized prompts embedded throughout the onboarding journey — turning first-time logins into everyday digital banking habits.

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Digital banking
Register for online banking
Create your login credentials.
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Discover the next best product

Introduce relevant products at the right moment based on user behavior — so every recommendation feels helpful, not promotional, and deepens the relationship over time.

What clients say
On Tap Credit Union

“We knew we were leaving value on the table. Accounts were being opened, but cards weren't becoming top of wallet, and members weren't always taking the steps needed to switch their everyday spending.”

Janelle Herrera
VP of Marketing and Business Development, On Tap Credit Union
Communication Federal Credit Union

“Every digital interaction is a chance to make banking more personal and intuitive. It's about smarter personalization that drives adoption, strengthens relationships, and delivers measurable growth.”

Laszlo Tallai
SVP of Growth & Innovation, Communication Federal Credit Union
Citizens State Bank

“With Swaystack, we can guide customers in those early moments, turning uncertainty into progress. Each action builds momentum toward their goals today and a stronger foundation for the years ahead.”

Justin Dunmyer
Chief Digital Officer, Citizens State Bank (Indiana)
Kohler Credit Union

“People need direction more than additional features. Swaystack's personalized, omnichannel approach bridges the gap. If a member logs in for the first time and thinks, 'They actually thought this through,' that's the win.”

Matthew Fehrmann
CIO, Kohler Credit Union
FFCU

“We need members to activate their checking accounts and stick around, not just open and disappear. Swaystack nudges, guides, and pushes members to take the steps that actually matter. That's what we've been missing.”

Deb Dietz
CEO, FFCU
Heritage Valley Federal Credit Union

“With Swaystack, we can now guide members through those first critical steps, removing uncertainty and creating momentum as they move toward their goals. That's how we fulfill our mission: helping every member strengthen their financial footing and, in turn, strengthening the community we all share.”

Jeremey Sterner
SVP of Strategy and Technology, Heritage Valley Federal Credit Union
Magnolia Federal Credit Union

“With Swaystack, we can present members with actionable items like adding direct deposit, opening a checking account, or applying for loans, which will increase engagement and member loyalty.”

Michael Waylett
President and CEO, Magnolia Federal Credit Union
One Nevada Credit Union

“Opening an account is a transaction. Becoming part of a credit union is a relationship... When members know exactly what to do next, they don't just stay; they engage.”

Steve O’Donnell
COO, One Nevada Credit Union
Why Swaystack

Most onboarding tools were built to send messages, not drive results.

Traditional onboarding
Generic welcome emails
Static campaigns
One-size-fits-all communication
No clear next step
No visibility into results
RETAIL ONBOARD
Personalized journeys
Behavior-based automation
Embedded experiences
Clear next best actions
Measurable activation

Win primacy from day one

Every new account is an opportunity to build a lasting relationship. Retail Onboard helps banks and credit unions guide account holders through the moments that matter most — turning new accounts into active, primary relationships.