FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BELLINGHAM, WA — WECU has once again been named one of Washington’s top credit unions on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions, marking the fourth time the organization has received this recognition.
The annual rankings, developed by Forbes in partnership with market research firm Statista, are based on surveys of approximately 26,000 U.S. consumers, along with analysis of more than one million online reviews. Financial institutions are evaluated on trust, customer satisfaction, service quality, digital experience, and transparency.
“Receiving this award reflects the dedication of our team and the trust our members place in us every day,” said WECU President & CEO Jennifer Kutcher. “Our employees are committed to providing exceptional service while helping members achieve their goals. We’re grateful to see that commitment continued to be recognized.”
WECU emphasizes both exceptional financial products and services and meaningful community impact. In addition to investing in digital banking tools, financial education, and personalized service, WECU contributed more than $540,000 to local nonprofit organizations in 2025, supported employee volunteerism throughout the region, and provided dozens of free financial education programs. This balanced commitment to member experience and community investment continues to guide the organization’s work across Washington State.
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 172,000 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.
