BELLINGHAM, WA (October 5, 2025) – WECU has again been voted the best banking institution (Gold) in the Best of the Northwest Readers’ Choice Awards, hosted by Bellingham Alive magazine. This marks the ninth time WECU has received the honor, underscoring its commitment to serving members and strengthening the communities of Northwest Washington.
WECU’s recognition as a top financial institution highlights its focus on personalized service, innovative financial products, and deep community impact. The credit union extends its gratitude to the members and neighbors whose support made this achievement possible.
This award adds to a year of recognition for WECU. In 2025, the credit union was also named a Top Credit Union to Work for by American Banker, a Best Credit Union in the Cascades Best Awards, one of Washington State’s top credit unions by Forbes, and honored as a finalist in the Best of Skagit Awards.
About WECU
WECU is a member-owned, not-for-profit credit union headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. WECU was founded in 1936 as the Bellingham Teacher’s Credit Union. Today, it serves over 168,000 members with more than $3.0 billion in assets. WECU is committed to enhancing the financial well-being of its members and making a positive impact in the communities it serves.
