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How does Alkami integrate with marketing automation platforms?
Most FIs connect Alkami to MAPs (Marketo, HubSpot, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Eloqua) via secure APIs, webhooks/event files, or iPaaS to trigger compliant onboarding, cross-sell, and re-engagement journeys.
Common patterns include: (1) real-time events from Alkami (e.g., account opened, KYC passed, first login) hitting an integration layer that updates the contact and triggers MAP programs; (2) scheduled files/exports (SFTP or cloud storage) that sync balances, product holdings, and engagement; and (3) API/iPaaS (MuleSoft, Boomi, Workato, Tray, Azure) to transform/route data, enforce consent, and de-duplicate records across CRM+MAP.
High-value signals to pass from Alkami → MAP
| Data Signal | Typical Source in Alkami | MAP Action | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account application status (submitted/approved/funded) | Event/webhook or nightly file | Enroll in onboarding → funded nurture; pause acquisition ads | Increase funded accounts & reduce leakage |
| KYC/OFAC pass & identity verified | Event + attributes | Unlock next-step emails/SMS; suppress pending applicants | Faster time-to-first-use |
| Digital banking login & feature adoption (bill pay, P2P, mobile deposit) | Behavioral events | Product education drips; cross-sell when thresholds met | Activation & engagement lift |
| Product holdings & balance bands | Account snapshot file | Dynamic segments for cross-sell (card, HELOC, savings) | Relevance & offer eligibility |
| Consent & channel preferences | Profile/consent store | Respect opt-in by channel; store timestamps & source | Compliance & deliverability |
Want to see the revenue impact? Review our FI case example: How banks increase funded accounts.
Integration options (choose by speed, control, and risk)
| Option | Best for | Pros | Cons | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| API + iPaaS (MuleSoft/Boomi/Workato/Tray/Azure) | Near real-time journeys & field mapping control | Scalable, reusable transforms, error handling | Requires platform skills and governance | Add retry logic, PII tokenization, and idempotency |
| Webhooks → serverless function → MAP API | Specific event triggers (funded, first login) | Low latency, fine-grained triggers | Custom code & monitoring | Log to data lake for audits |
| SFTP/Cloud file drops (CSV/Parquet) | Daily snapshots & large cohorts | Stable, simple, cheap | Not real-time; file hygiene needed | Use checksums and row-level change flags |
| CDP pass-through (if present) | Unified identity + multi-channel orchestration | Identity resolution, privacy controls | Additional cost/teams | MAP subscribes to CDP segments |
Security, privacy, and banking compliance considerations
Minimize PII: Pass only fields required for the journey; tokenize account IDs.
Consent & purpose: Store opt-in source, timestamp, and permitted uses; enforce in iPaaS.
Role-based access: Separate duties among Marketing Ops, Security, and Vendors.
Audit trail: Keep event IDs, payload hashes, and delivery receipts.
Data retention: Apply MAP and vendor retention windows; purge when contracts end.
Testing gates: Use synthetic test accounts before touching production data.
Implementation playbook (4–8 weeks)
1) Define use cases & fields
Prioritize funded-account onboarding, first-login activation, and cross-sell. Draft the field map and consent rules.
2) Choose pattern & build the pipe
Pick API/webhook, file, or CDP path. Configure transforms, de-dupe, and identity keys (member ID ⇄ CRM lead/contact).
3) Configure MAP programs
Create entry triggers, eligibility filters, and compliant suppression rules; set goal events (funded → active).
4) Test & secure
Run synthetic scenarios, validate consent, and pen-test endpoints. Enable alerts for failures/timeouts.
5) Launch & measure
Track funded-account rate, time-to-first-use, and product adoption. Share results on a RevOps scorecard.
Need help orchestrating agents and journeys around these signals? See our FI AI Agent.
Scorecard metrics for FI marketing teams
| Metric | Formula | Target/Range | Stage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funded Account Rate | Funded apps ÷ Approved apps | Trending up | Onboarding | Primary success KPI |
| Time to First Use | Days from fund → first login/feature | Decreasing | Activation | Bill pay / mobile deposit |
| Feature Adoption | Members using feature ÷ Eligible members | Rising MoM | Engagement | Segment by product |
| Cross-sell Conversion | Accepted offers ÷ Offers sent | Upward trend | Growth | Guard by compliance rules |
For strategy examples, read: How banks increase funded accounts.
FAQ
Do we need a CDP to connect Alkami to our MAP?
No. Many FIs start with iPaaS or secure file drops and add a CDP later for identity resolution and multi-channel orchestration.
What MAPs are commonly used?
Marketo, HubSpot, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and Oracle Eloqua are common in FIs. The patterns above remain similar across platforms.
How do we keep legal and security comfortable?
Minimize PII, enforce consent in the integration layer, encrypt in transit/at rest, and keep detailed delivery/audit logs.
Where should identity keys live?
Use a stable member/customer ID as the system of record. Map to CRM/MAP IDs in your integration layer for de-dupe and survivorship.
Can AI agents help?
Yes—agents can watch for funding events, draft compliant messages, and request human approval. Explore the FI AI Agent.
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