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Date ArticleType
6/18/2025 9:13:34 PM Member News

Blaze Credit Union Recognized by Forbes as a Best-In-State Credit Union

Falcon Heights, MN – Blaze Credit Union has been named a Forbes Best-in-State Credit Union for the third consecutive year. Partnering with the market research firm Statista, Forbes annually recognizes the best banks and credit unions in each state. The designation honors financial institutions who have been evaluated via survey by approximately 26,000 U.S. residents.

“We are honored to be recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Credit Union,” said Blaze CEO/President Dan Stoltz. “I am incredibly proud of our Blaze team. Being included in this list is a valuable reminder that our shared commitment to our core purpose of creating Better Lives is having a meaningful impact on the people we are privileged to serve.”

To determine the 2025 Best-In-State Credit Unions, survey participants were asked how satisfied they were and how likely they were to recommend the U.S.-based banks and credit unions at which they have a checking or savings account, those at which they had an account within the last three years, and those they knew through friends and family. Respondents also rated their financial institutions on factors including trust, customer service, digital tools, the quality of financial advice given, and whether fees were transparent and reasonable.

In addition, Statista collected more than 500,000 publicly available text reviews and ratings about each bank and credit union written between February 2022 and March 2025. This research was incorporated into the analysis, accounting for 20% of the overall score, while the surveys accounted for 80%. Institutions with the highest overall scores made the 2025 Best-In-State list for a total of 222 credit unions and 191 banks being recognized in one or more states.

For more information on the Forbes Best-In-State list and the complete list of credit unions honored, please https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-credit-unions/.

ABOUT BLAZE CREDIT UNION

Blaze Credit Union is a full-service financial institution, with Minnesota roots dating back to 1931. Blaze serves nearly 250,000 members, registers over $4.5B in assets, and has 28 branch locations. Blaze is here to help members “Go for it” by providing financial guidance and encouragement along life’s journeys. Driven by Midwestern values like community, integrity, and plain old hard work, Blaze is committed to providing smart financial products, great rates, and top-tier service as it lives its mission of bettering lives. For more information, please visit blazecu.com.

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