July 22, 2026 (Olympia, Wash.) – WSECU has been named a top credit union in Washington state on the Forbes Best-in-State Credit Unions list for 2026, the sixth consecutive year it has earned a place on the prestigious list. WSECU is the only credit union to land on the list of Washington’s best credit unions for the last six consecutive years. 

“We set ourselves apart with great service and listening to members at every step of their financial journeys,” said Ann Flannigan, VP of Public Relations at WSECU. “It’s a true honor to be recognized by such a trusted source based on member feedback. Being the only Washington credit union on the list for the sixth year running is a tribute to the consistent care and commitment our employees bring to their jobs every day.”

Flannigan added that consumers have many exceptional credit union options across Washington for their banking and the Forbes list is a guide to find a not-for-profit cooperative in their community.

The not-for-profit cooperative was recognized by its members and communities to earn a place on the list. Forbes and Statista Inc. identified Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 based on an independent survey of approximately 26,000 US consumers who were asked how satisfied they were and how likely they were to recommend financial institutions they know from their own financial experiences and those of friends and family. Survey respondents were also asked to rate the financial institutions on factors including trust, customer service, digital tools, quality of financial advice given, and whether fees were transparent and reasonable. Statista also gathered more than 1.2 million publicly available reviews and ratings online about each financial institution between February 2023 and March 2026, accounting for 20% of the total scoring for each institution. Nationally, 246 credit unions were recognized in the list.

WSECU will celebrate 69 years of helping members achieve greater financial wellness this July. Since its beginning in 1957, the credit union has grown to over $5.4 billion in assets and serves more than 315,000 members through its 25 branches, the Contact Center and digital channels. 

The full awards list can currently be viewed on the Forbes website.