June 17, 2026
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – Royal Credit Union (Royal) has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2026 list in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. The annual ranking, produced by Forbes and Statista, recognizes top-performing credit unions that deliver exceptional Member satisfaction, trust, and overall banking experiences.
Serving more than 330,000 Members across Wisconsin and the Twin Cities metro area, Royal is among a select group of credit unions recognized in each state. The ranking is based on independent consumer surveys and public reviews reflecting real Member experiences across financial institutions nationwide.
Unlike traditional industry awards, the Forbes Best-In-State list is driven primarily by how consumers rate their financial institutions, evaluating trust, service quality, digital banking experience, financial guidance, and overall satisfaction.
“This recognition is especially meaningful because it reflects the voices and experiences of our Members,” said Brandon Riechers, Royal Credit Union President and CEO. “As a member-owned financial cooperative, earning trust is at the center of who we are. I’m grateful to our team members for the care they bring to every interaction and proud of the positive impact Royal continues to make on the people and communities we serve."
Royal is committed to helping Members through personalized solutions, community partnerships, and programs that strengthen financial well-being across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
A complete list of Forbes America's Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026 can be found on the Forbes website
About Royal Credit Union
Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 300,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology built on a strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. A complete list of Member eligibility requirements is available on the Royal Credit Union website. To learn more about Royal, visit rcu.org or call 800-341-9911.
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.
