Ideal Credit Union

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Who we are

Ideal Credit Union is a large Twin Cities metro-area credit union that was founded in 1926. We are dedicated to upholding the credit union industry philosophy of "Not for Profit, but for Service" while offering affordable financial products and services.

Our employees are given the tools and resources needed to excel at work, in life, and in their communities.

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Why Work at Ideal?

Why Work at Ideal?

Employees at Ideal Credit Union enjoy a positive work environment in which they are encouraged to succeed, grow and advance their careers with competitive pay and a generous benefits package.

Our commitment to employee well-being and providing a stable, comprehensive benefits package was nationally recognized by Principal's Financial Group as one of the 2011 10 Best Companies.

Named 2018 Star Tribune Top 150 Workplace

Ideal Credit Union has been named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. The rankings in the Star Tribune Top 150 Workplaces are based on survey information collected by Energage, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention. Ideal was ranked 38th on the midsize company list.

Ideal Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer.(EEO supplement) (Pay Transparency Policy)

What's new at Ideal Credit Union

Rick Blood Joins Ideal Credit Union as Chief Lending Officer

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Blood has a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Concordia College and an MBA from Cardinal Stritch University. Volunteer efforts include serving as a Youth Sports Coach in his hometown of Farmington, where he resides with his wife and three children. “Rick brings a wealth of broad-based lending expe...

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Ideal CU to Hold Starting Your Own Business Workshop

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Ideal Credit Union workshops are open to the community and you do not need to be a member to attend. Registration is required and can be done online at idealcu.com/business-banking/business-workshops/starting-your-own-business. Refreshments will be served. Ideal’s mission in business banking is to ...

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Ideal CU Promotes Shari Rilley to VP of Reporting and Risk

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Rilley holds a bachelor’s degree in Math and Psychology with a Business Administration minor from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Outside of the office, Rilley takes part in the credit union-sponsored packing nights at Second Harvest Heartland , and volunteers in her community at the Hugo Good ...

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Ideal Credit Union’s Popular ‘Ideal Wheels’ Photo Contest Returns for 2019

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To enter, eligible members submit a photo of themselves and their vehicle financed through Ideal in one of four ways: submit the photo using the Ideal Wheels form on Ideal CU’s website at idealcu.com/idealwheels , or post the photo on the credit union’s Facebook , Twitter or Instagram page, and inc...

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2018 - 19 Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve (2018)
Monday, December 24th
All locations open until 1:00 p.m.
Lobby - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Drive-thru - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Christmas Day (2018)
Tuesday, December 25th
All locations closed.

New Year's Eve (2018)
Monday, December 31
All locations open regular business hours
Lobby - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Drive-thru - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

New Years Day (2019)
Tuesday, January 1st
All locations closed

Martin Luther King Jr Day
Monday, January 21st
All locations closed.

Presidents' Day
Monday, February 18th
All locations closed.

Good Friday
Friday, April 19th
All locations open regular business hours
Lobby - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Drive-thru - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Memorial Day
Monday, May 27th
All locations closed.

Independence Day
Thursday, July 4th
All locations closed.

Labor Day
Monday, September 2nd
All locations closed.

Columbus Day
Monday, October 14th
All locations closed.

Veterans Day
Monday, November 11th
All locations closed

Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28th
All locations closed.

Day after Thanksgiving
All locations are open regular business hours
Lobby - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Drive-thru - 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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