Device Authentication Cuts Call Times for Credit Union
InTouch Credit Union replaces security questions with device-based trust to enable automated AI voice interactions.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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InTouch Credit Union has replaced traditional knowledge-based authentication questions with a device-based system called IDgo. This shift enables the credit union to use Eltropy AI voice agents for member requests while maintaining identity security across both live and automated channels.
Why it matters
Traditional verification methods create significant friction during live-agent calls and present a barrier to the integration of automated AI agents. By establishing device-level identity trust, the credit union can transition high-volume, routine requests to AI while freeing up staff capacity.
The credit union saw monthly IDgo authentication volume increase by 1,034% while reducing live-agent verification time by 60 to 90 seconds per call. The share of member interactions authenticated via the system rose from 2% to 24%.
The players
InTouch Credit Union
A financial institution serving over 70,000 members with more than USD $800 million in assets.
Eltropy
A provider of AI-driven voice and digital conversation platforms for financial services.
The details
The integration utilizes a trusted device relationship, allowing the system to verify identity without requiring members to answer security questions. This framework persists across both live-agent and AI voice channels, enabling seamless transitions between human and automated interactions without repeating the verification process. This level of persistent trust is essential for allowing AI agents to handle member account requests securely.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: The shift in authentication strategy was detailed in recent reporting.
The Tech Race
Financial institutions are increasingly abandoning traditional security questions to clear technical bottlenecks for automated systems. This development follows the industry move away from KBA, aligning InTouch Credit Union with modern banking security standards.
Members can now move between live calls and AI voice conversations without needing to restate verification details. This workflow change primarily affects members interacting with automated voice agents for routine financial requests.
The takeaway
The move suggests a permanent shift toward device-bound identity as the prerequisite for scaling AI in customer-facing finance. Watch for the upcoming webinar from Eltropy for additional performance data on AI-driven authentication scaling.
Further reading
For more context on how financial institutions secure modern digital interactions, visit the Cybersecurity section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SecurityBrief US.
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