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Ancorum Credit Union Reaches The Unbanked Through Innovative Strategies
Motivated by relentless community care, Ancorum (formerly Five County) searched for a vendor to help continue expanding without adding extra burden to its staff. Enter Invo.
The Results
Multiple micro branches
Increased community outreach
Fully operational branches
without on-hand staff
About Ancorum
Founded as BIW Employees Federal Credit Union in 1956, Ancorum Credit Union originally served the employees of Bath Iron Works. In 1993, BIW converted to a state charter and rebranded to Five County Credit Union in 2001. In 2025, they rebranded to Ancorum Credit Union and strive to deliver “true convenience” through modern and traditional banking services.
$358 Million+ in Assets
Since 2000, Ancorum has quickly expanded its portfolio, growing in asset size and continuing to grow as it expands into new markets.
29k+ Members
Originally serving Bath Iron Works employees, Ancorum branched out to help lower the number of unbanked people in Maine.
15 Branches
Ancorum has 15 branches across Southwest Maine, including micro-branches and a Walmart location
Improved in-branch experience for members
Ancorum has 15 branches, an outlier in Maine. The credit union has always placed heightened value on being in the community. However, as a community credit union, finding the proper resources to have a significant community presence is difficult.
The Challenge
Ancorum challenged Invo to help deploy a strategy that improved the in-branch experience for members without adding a heavy burden to their staff. Five County wanted to continue adding branches that made them more available to their members while staying operationally efficient.
Invo’s Solution
Ancorum deployed an in-branch solution, launching kiosks in each branch location. These kiosks allow them to serve members better after hours and open micro-branches that give members more physical touch points than is typical for a community credit union.
“We want to help our members, no matter where they are or what their situation is.”
Daniel Leeman
AVP of Service Center
Ancorum Credit Union
Evolved online experience for members
Not only did Ancorum look to improve the in-branch experience and further expand in the community, but also wanted to become more accessible online. With members already acquainted with in-branch video technology, Ancorum set out to make those features available remotely.
The Challenge
Ancorum’s journey with Invo began by deploying in-branch video banking kiosks, continuing a rich history of technological innovation. However, with more and more banking done online, Ancorum asked Invo to deploy these features online in a way that evolved existing digital offerings and could be quickly learned and adopted by members.
Invo’s Solution
Thanks to Ancorum’s innovative spirit and a member base that trusted their financial institution, Ancorum rolled out web and mobile solutions that meshed with already existing offerings. Familiar with the in-branch video technology, Ancorum’s members discovered how quickly video calls connected, utilizing online features before Ancorum began marketing it heavily.
Bath, Maine, home of Ancorum’s
main office.
Rejuvenated operational experience for staff
Ancorum continued looking to expand and add new branches for members, even amid a hiring crisis. The credit union sought to provide excellent member service and be more accessible than ever without adding strain on its staff.
The Challenge
Ancorum needed a solution that would help get optimal efficiency out of existing staff. Ancorum challenged Invo to help deploy a solution that continued providing industry-leading member service but also cut back on staff inefficiencies and provided operational value beyond the member-facing platforms.
Invo’s Solution
Invo and Ancorum’s collaborative deployment strategy allowed staff to service all members, regardless of the branch they were stationed at. Through video banking technology, staff members at one location can assist other busier locations. Ancorum offers after-hours support at branches without any on-hand staff, with one branch operating completely staff-free.
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