TAMPA, Fla.– Suncoast Credit Union said it has selected Bloom+ from Bloom Credit, a financial data platform to provide its members with a solution for building credit.
According to Bloom Credit, the service allows members to report up to five recurring bill payments—such as rent, utilities, and phone bills—directly from their checking accounts to the credit bureaus to build or improve their credit history without taking on loans or credit cards.
“Members can see improvements to their credit profile within 24 hours of enrolling, giving them a fast, secure, and debt-free way to take control of their financial future,” the company said.
Bloom Credit said its platform uses secure, member-approved data to help financial institutions deliver personalized services while maintaining the highest standards of privacy and compliance. “For Suncoast members, it means more visibility, more control, and more ways to make their money work for them,” the company added.
‘Simple Practical Tools’
“At Suncoast, we’re always looking for ways to help our members thrive,” Darlene Johnson, EVP-chief strategy and transformation officer, said in a statement. “With Bloom+, our members can turn everyday bills into credit-building opportunities. It’s about giving people simple, practical tools to improve their financial health—especially for those just starting out or rebuilding.”
Added Bloom Credit CEO Christian Windhalm in a statement, “We’re thrilled to welcome Suncoast Credit Union as a new partner on Bloom+. Our mission is to help financial institutions put consumers in control of their data—safely, efficiently, and with real impact. By modernizing the credit data ecosystem, we’re enabling credit unions like Suncoast to increase member engagement, retain deposits, and expand lending opportunities—while helping more members access fair, affordable credit.”
The $19-billion Suncoast Credit Union has approximately 1.3 million members.
