Forbes Ranks Ideal Credit Union Minnesota's #1 Best-In-State Credit Union for 2026

Woodbury, Minn. (June 26, 2026) - Ideal Credit Union has been named Minnesota’s #1 Best-In-State Credit Union in the Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best-In-State Credit Union rankings. The recognition marks Ideal Credit Union's fifth consecutive year on the Forbes list and third time leading all Minnesota credit unions in the rankings, underscoring five years of sustained excellence in member service and experience.

"For 100 years, members have trusted Ideal Credit Union to be their financial partner for life,” said Brian Sherrick, President/CEO Ideal Credit Union. “We've earned that trust and have continued to grow and serve Minnesota by providing an exceptional experience to one member, one family, and one relationship at a time.” 

The recognition comes during a milestone year for Ideal Credit Union as the organization celebrates its 100th anniversary. Since 1926, Ideal has served generations of members and families across Minnesota, guided by the credit union philosophy of "people helping people." What began as a small member-owned cooperative has grown into a trusted financial institution serving communities throughout the Twin Cities metro and beyond while remaining focused on delivering value, service and long-term financial partnership.

“Being ranked Minnesota's #1 credit union reflects Ideal Credit Union’s commitment to helping empower our members and strengthen communities," Sherrick added. “The opening of the new Ideal Credit Union Blaine branch in August is our continued commitment to grow, innovate and ensure more Minnesotans have access to the financial guidance, products and support they need to achieve their goals."

Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to identify the nation's top credit unions through an independent survey of approximately 26,000 U.S. consumers and analysis of publicly available online reviews. Evaluation criteria included trust, customer service, digital tools, financial advice and overall customer satisfaction.

To learn more about Ideal Credit Union's recognition on the prestigious Forbes 2026 America's Best-In-State Credit Unions list and view the complete rankings, visit Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions.

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