BETTENDORF, IOWA (July 8, 2026) — Ascentra Credit Union has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Credit Unions 2026. This prestigious recognition is presented in partnership with Statista, a leading global provider of market data and industry rankings. The award list was announced on June 17, 2026, and is available on the Forbes website.
The America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 ranking is based on an independent survey of thousands of US consumers, as well as publicly available reviews. To be eligible, credit unions must have received a minimum number of evaluations, with awarded institutions averaging more than 635 evaluations. The ranking focuses on institutions that operate in fourteen states or fewer and are not online-only providers, underscoring the importance of strong regional and community-based financial relationships. Institutions are evaluated based on key criteria including customer satisfaction, trust, financial advice, digital services, terms and conditions, and member service. Rankings are determined by analyzing overall performance and member sentiment, with top-performing credit unions in each state recognized. The number of awarded institutions varies by state, based on population size and the number of eligible institutions meeting the evaluation threshold.
This award highlights credit unions that excel in delivering trusted, high-quality financial services and strong member experiences at the local level. Ascentra is proud to be recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-in-State Credit Unions 2026.
“We’re honored to be recognized as one of America’s Best-in-State Credit Unions for 2026,” said Linda Andry, President and CEO.
“This achievement reflects the trust our members place in us and the meaningful connections we’re proud to build within our communities every day. We remain committed to helping our members and the communities we serve grow stronger together.”
About Ascentra:
Founded in 1950, Ascentra Credit Union is Iowa's premier credit union with more than $595 million in assets and nine branches serving the communities of Bettendorf, Clinton, Davenport, and Muscatine, Iowa, and Moline, Illinois. Learn more about Ascentra Credit Union at ascentra.org. Follow Ascentra on Facebook (@ascentra), Twitter (@ascentra), Instagram (@ascentracu), TikTok (@ascentra), and on the Ascentra Credit Union YouTube channel.
About Statista:
About Statista: Statista is a leading provider of market and consumer data, publishing hundreds of industry rankings and company listings each year in collaboration with prominent media partners. Its research and analysis services build on the success of statista.com, a trusted platform for statistics, business intelligence, and market insights.
