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UK Credit Union Named Forbes Best-in-State Credit Union
UK Credit Union has been awarded to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026, which makes it a three-peat!
UK Credit Union Named Best in State for Third Consecutive Year
(Lexington, KY) UK Credit Union has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on June 17th, 2026, and can be viewed here.
The America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 ranking is based on an independent survey of thousands of U.S. consumers, as well as publicly available reviews. The ranking focuses on institutions that operate in 14 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.
This award highlights credit unions that excel in delivering trusted, high-quality financial services and strong member experiences at the local level.
UK Credit Union is proud to be recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026. 
About UK Federal Credit Union (UK Credit Union): UK Credit Union has been proudly serving the University of Kentucky and Central Kentucky since 1937 and now has more than $1.80 billion in total assets and eight convenient branches in Central & Northern Kentucky. UK Credit Union is a full-service financial institution offering a wide range of products and services, including checking and savings accounts, mortgage, auto, and commercial loans, as well as investment services.
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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.
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