California credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives that serve the people who live, work, attend school, or do business within the state. There are over 200 credit unions in California, so you can choose the best one for your needs.
The list includes the top-rated credit unions based on asset size. Information is gathered from the most recent NCUA reports.
You can also learn everything you need to know about financial cooperatives in our credit union resource.
Top Credit Unions in California
- SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
- Golden 1 Credit Union
- First Technology Federal Credit Union
- San Diego County Credit Union
- Star One Credit Union
- Patelco Credit Union
- Logix Federal Credit Union
- Redwood Credit Union
- Kinecta Federal Credit Union
- Mission Federal Credit Union
Continue reading to see the entire list, contact information, and membership eligibility.
1. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst FCU is the largest credit union in California, headquartered in Santa Ana, managing $28.72 billion and serving over 1.35 million members.
- Main Office: 15332 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780
- Telephone: (800) 462-8328
2. Golden 1 Credit Union
Golden 1 CU is the second largest credit union, headquartered in Sacramento, managing over $20.49 billion and serving over 1.18 million members.
- Main Office: 8945 Cal Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95826
- Telephone: (877) 465-3361
3. First Technology Federal Credit Union
First Technology FCU is the third largest credit union, headquartered in San Jose, manages over $16.85 billion and serving over 656,000 members.
- Main Office: 2702 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA 95134
- Telephone: (855) 855-8805
4. San Diego County Credit Union
San Diego County CU is headquartered in San Diego, manages assets of over $12.72 billion and serves over 435,000 members.
- Main Office: 6545 Sequence Drive, San Diego, CA 92121
- Telephone: (877) 732-2848
5. Star One Credit Union
Star One CU is headquartered in Sunnyvale, manages over $9.96 billion in assets, and serves over 125,000 members.
- Main Office: 1306 Bordeaux Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
- Telephone: (408) 543-5202
6. Patelco Credit Union
Patelco CU is headquartered in Dublin, manages $9.51 billion in assets, and serves over 490,000 members.
- Main Office: 3 Park Place, Dublin, CA 94568
- Telephone: (800) 358-8228
7. Logix Federal Credit Union
Logix FCU is headquartered in Valencia, manages $9.81 billion in assets, and serves over 246,000 members.
- Main Office: 27918 Franklin Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355
- Telephone: (800) 328-5328
8. Redwood Credit Union
Redwood CU is headquartered in Santa Rosa, manages $8.42 billion in assets, and serves over 355,000 members.
- Main Office: 3033 Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
- Telephone: (707) 545-4000
9. Kinecta Federal Credit Union
Kinecta FCU is headquartered in Dublin, manages $9.5 billion in assets, and serves over 490,000 members.
- Main Office: 1440 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Telephone: (310) 643-2045
10. Mission Federal Credit Union
Mission FCU is headquartered in San Diego, manages $6.09 billion in assets, and serves over 300,000 members.
- Main Office: 10325 Meanley Drive, San Diego, CA 92131
- Telephone: (858) 524-2850
11. Wescom Credit Union
Wescom CU is headquartered in Pasadena, manages $5.88 billion in assets, and serves over 227,000 members.
- Main Office: 123 S Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Telephone: (888) 493-7266
12. Travis Credit Union
Travis CU is headquartered in Vacaville, manages $4.86 billion in assets, and serves over 246,000 members.
- Main Office: One Travis Way, Vacaville, CA 95687
- Telephone: (707) 449-4000
13. California Credit Union
California CU is headquartered in Glendale, manages $4.71 billion in assets, and serves over 192,000 members.
- Main Office: 701 N Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA 91203
- Telephone: (800) 334-8788
14. Tech CU
Tech CU is headquartered in San Jose, manages $4.84 billion in assets, and serves over 169,000 members.
- Main Office: 2010 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95131
- Telephone: (408) 451-9111
15. Chevron Federal Credit Union
Chevron FCU is headquartered in Concord, manages $4.73 billion in assets, and serves over 135,000 members.
- Main Office: 2300 Clayton Road, Concord, CA 94520
- Telephone: (800) 232-8101
16. SAFE Credit Union
SAFE CU is headquartered in Folsom, manages $4.69 billion in assets, and serves over 235,000 members.
- Main Office: 2295 Iron Point Road, Folsom, CA 95630
- Telephone: (916) 979-7233
17. Educational Employees Credit Union
Educational Employees CU is headquartered in Fresno, manages $4.56 billion in assets, and serves over 362,000 members.
- Main Office: 2222 W Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93711
- Telephone: (559) 437-7700
18. Stanford Federal Credit Union
Stanford FCU is headquartered in Palo Alto, manages $4.10 billion in assets, and serves over 87,000 members.
- Main Office: 1860 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Telephone: (888) 723-7328
19. Valley Strong Credit Union
Valley Strong CU is headquartered in Bakersfield, manages $4.12 billion in assets, and serves over 305,000 members.
- Main Office: 11500 Bolthouse Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93311
- Telephone: (800) 221-3311
20. Unify Financial Credit Union
Unify Financial CU is headquartered in Manhattan Beach, manages $3.92 billion in assets, and serves over 302,000 members.
- Main Office: 2305 West 190th Street, Torrance, CA 90504
- Telephone: (877) 254-9328
21. Provident Credit Union
Provident CU is headquartered in Redwood City, manages $3.51 billion in assets, and serves over 135,000 members.
- Main Office: 303 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065
- Telephone: (800) 632-4600
22. Premier America Credit Union
Premier America CU is headquartered in Chatsworth, manages $3.53 billion in assets, and serves over 115,000.
- Main Office: 19867 Prairie Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311
- Telephone: (818) 772-4000
23. NuVision Federal Credit Union
NuVision FCU is headquartered in Huntington Beach, manages $3.28 billion in assets, and serves over 160,000 members.
- Main Office: 7812 Edinger Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
- Telephone: (714) 375-8093
24. California Coast Credit Union
California Coast CU is headquartered in San Diego, manages $3.12 billion in assets, and serves over 200,000 members.
- Main Office: 9201 Spectum Center Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92123
- Telephone: (855) 631-2496
25. Credit Union of Southern California
Credit Union of Southern California is headquartered in Anaheim, manages $2.09 billion in assets, and serves over 154,000 members.
- Main Office: 8101 E Kaiser Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92821
- Telephone: (562) 698-8326
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