Bankrate
Sept 4, 2025 – Patelco named as Best Credit Union by Bankrate for September 2025.
The Independent News
Sept 6, 2025 – Patelco Credit Union hosts summit on the future of AI and its role in the workforce.
Wall Street Journal
Sept 30, 2025 – Patelco named as a top-rated auto refinance lender by Wall Street Journal.
  Investopedia: 
  Patelco recognized for offering one of the best personal loans accounts
 CU Insight: 
  Patelco recognized as a Mastercard 2024 segment award winner
  CU Broadcast: 
  Patelco honored with Mastercard’s “Doing Well by Doing Good” award
  The Credit Union Connection:
   Patelco Credit Union Honored with Mastercard’s 2024 “Doing Well by Doing Good” Award
  CU Today:
   Patelco Credit Union Recognized as one of Mastercard’s 2024 Segment Award Winners
  Finopotamus: 
   Patelco Credit Union Honored with Mastercard’s 2024 “Doing Well by Doing Good” Award
 The Chrisman Commentary: 
 Homeownership Over Time; Vendor News & Products in the Primary and Secondary Markets 
      
    
 American Banker: 
 Credit Unions with the Largest Portfolios of First Mortgage Loans 
      
    
 American Banker: 
 Credit Unions with the Largest Credit Card Portfolios 
      
    
 Pleasanton Weekly: 
 Tech leaders discuss how AI can foster workforce resilience during Tri-Valley summit 
      
    
 Danville San Ramon: 
 Tech leaders discuss how AI can foster workforce resilience during Tri-Valley summit 
      
    
 Business Insider: 
 Patelco Credit Union Review 2023 
      
    
 CU Today: 
 California and Nevada Leagues Name Award Winners, Honorees 
      
    
 Patch.com: 
 Medicare 101 Webinar with Patelco Credit Union 
      
    
 CU Insight: 
 Leagues announce annual awards to CU professionals, volunteers, and others 
      
    
 The Credit Union Connection: 
 24 Leaders & Organizations Honored for Excellence, Achievements, and Contributions to the Credit Union Movement 
      
    
 San Francisco Business Times: 
 Public Bank East Bay takes big step forward, hiring financial veteran as CEO 
      
    
 Hacienda: 
 Tri-Valley Offers Strong Foundation for Innovation in AI and Life Sciences 
      
    
 The Financial Brand: 
 Gallery: The Best Annual Reports from Banks and Credit Unions 
      
    
 Patch.com: 
 Patelco Credit Union’s Guide to Discovering Membership Perks 
      
    
 Fortune: 
 Fortune Magazine featured quotes from Veronica Dangerfield on credit card debt tips 
      
    
 CU Social Good: 
 CU Social Good published 2022’s philanthropic efforts, noting it as an “impactful” year 
      
    
 Investopedia: 
 Investopedia names Patelco as a top choice for small balances 
      
    
 CreditUnions.com: 
 CreditUnions.com praises Patelco’s successful utilization of the Terafina platform to build out an extension to Check My Rate 
      
    
 Bankrate: 
 Bankrate updated its review of Patelco for 2023, awarding its money market account 5 stars 
      
    
 Bankrate: 
 Bankrate releases their top credit unions of 2023 list 
      
    
 GOBankingRates.com: 
 GOBankingRates praised Patelco as a top credit union for full-service banking 
      
    
 The Financial Brand: 
 Financial Brand ranked Patelco #35 for credit unions on Facebook 
      
    
November 11, 2022 
    The San Francisco Business Times quoted Erin Mendez in a piece on Meta’s recent layoffs 
   
 
November 8, 2022 
    2022 American Banker ranked Erin Mendez in the top 10 on their Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions list 
   
 
November 4, 2022 
    Lifehacker quoted Melissa Morgan in an article on check scams 
   
 
November 3, 2022 
    The Morning Breeze spoke with Jennifer Mink on how to protect yourself against fraud 
   
 
August 16, 2022 
    CardRates.com highlighted Patelco’s ScoreUp Credit Builder Loan 
   
 
April 26, 2022 
    American Banker ranked Patelco as a credit union with the largest portfolio of loans and leases 
   
 
April 8, 2022 
    San Jose Inside recognized Patelco for partnering with the non-profit Shop with a Cop for an Easter event 
   
 
April 2, 2022 
    Hustler Money Blog highlighted Patelco’s current promotional opportunities and current bonuses 
   
 
March 31, 2022 
    Fabulous California highlighted the Patelco and Sprinkles opening at City Center Bishop Ranch 
   
 
March 21, 2022 
    CreditUnions.com featured Patelco for its use of robots in the mortgage processing department 
   
 
January 28, 2022 
    The San Francisco Business Times listed Patelco CEO Erin Mendez as one of the top five people to know in the Tri-Valley 
   
 
January 25, 2022 
    American Banker included Patelco in a list of credit unions with the largest portfolios of loans and leases 
   
 
January 20, 2022 
    Patelco ranked eighth on GOBankingRates’ Best Credit Unions of 2022 list 
   
 
January 14, 2022 
    The Financial Brand recognized Patelco as a top credit union on social media 
   
 
2025
Bankrate
Sept 4, 2025 – Patelco named as Best Credit Union by Bankrate for September 2025.
The Independent News
Sept 6, 2025 – Patelco Credit Union hosts summit on the future of AI and its role in the workforce.
Wall Street Journal
Sept 30, 2025 – Patelco named as a top-rated auto refinance lender by Wall Street Journal.
2024
  Investopedia: 
  Patelco recognized for offering one of the best personal loans accounts
 CU Insight: 
  Patelco recognized as a Mastercard 2024 segment award winner
  CU Broadcast: 
  Patelco honored with Mastercard’s “Doing Well by Doing Good” award
  The Credit Union Connection:
   Patelco Credit Union Honored with Mastercard’s 2024 “Doing Well by Doing Good” Award
  CU Today:
   Patelco Credit Union Recognized as one of Mastercard’s 2024 Segment Award Winners
  Finopotamus: 
   Patelco Credit Union Honored with Mastercard’s 2024 “Doing Well by Doing Good” Award
2023
 The Chrisman Commentary: 
 Homeownership Over Time; Vendor News & Products in the Primary and Secondary Markets 
      
    
 American Banker: 
 Credit Unions with the Largest Portfolios of First Mortgage Loans 
      
    
 American Banker: 
 Credit Unions with the Largest Credit Card Portfolios 
      
    
 Pleasanton Weekly: 
 Tech leaders discuss how AI can foster workforce resilience during Tri-Valley summit 
      
    
 Danville San Ramon: 
 Tech leaders discuss how AI can foster workforce resilience during Tri-Valley summit 
      
    
 Business Insider: 
 Patelco Credit Union Review 2023 
      
    
 CU Today: 
 California and Nevada Leagues Name Award Winners, Honorees 
      
    
 Patch.com: 
 Medicare 101 Webinar with Patelco Credit Union 
      
    
 CU Insight: 
 Leagues announce annual awards to CU professionals, volunteers, and others 
      
    
 The Credit Union Connection: 
 24 Leaders & Organizations Honored for Excellence, Achievements, and Contributions to the Credit Union Movement 
      
    
 San Francisco Business Times: 
 Public Bank East Bay takes big step forward, hiring financial veteran as CEO 
      
    
 Hacienda: 
 Tri-Valley Offers Strong Foundation for Innovation in AI and Life Sciences 
      
    
 The Financial Brand: 
 Gallery: The Best Annual Reports from Banks and Credit Unions 
      
    
 Patch.com: 
 Patelco Credit Union’s Guide to Discovering Membership Perks 
      
    
 Fortune: 
 Fortune Magazine featured quotes from Veronica Dangerfield on credit card debt tips 
      
    
 CU Social Good: 
 CU Social Good published 2022’s philanthropic efforts, noting it as an “impactful” year 
      
    
 Investopedia: 
 Investopedia names Patelco as a top choice for small balances 
      
    
 CreditUnions.com: 
 CreditUnions.com praises Patelco’s successful utilization of the Terafina platform to build out an extension to Check My Rate 
      
    
 Bankrate: 
 Bankrate updated its review of Patelco for 2023, awarding its money market account 5 stars 
      
    
 Bankrate: 
 Bankrate releases their top credit unions of 2023 list 
      
    
 GOBankingRates.com: 
 GOBankingRates praised Patelco as a top credit union for full-service banking 
      
    
 The Financial Brand: 
 Financial Brand ranked Patelco #35 for credit unions on Facebook 
      
    
 The Chrisman Commentary: 
 Homeownership Over Time; Vendor News & Products in the Primary and Secondary Markets 
      
    
 American Banker: 
 Credit Unions with the Largest Portfolios of First Mortgage Loans 
      
    
 American Banker: 
 Credit Unions with the Largest Credit Card Portfolios 
      
    
 Pleasanton Weekly: 
 Tech leaders discuss how AI can foster workforce resilience during Tri-Valley summit 
      
    
 Danville San Ramon: 
 Tech leaders discuss how AI can foster workforce resilience during Tri-Valley summit 
      
    
 Business Insider: 
 Patelco Credit Union Review 2023 
      
    
 CU Today: 
 California and Nevada Leagues Name Award Winners, Honorees 
      
    
 Patch.com: 
 Medicare 101 Webinar with Patelco Credit Union 
      
    
 CU Insight: 
 Leagues announce annual awards to CU professionals, volunteers, and others 
      
    
 The Credit Union Connection: 
 24 Leaders & Organizations Honored for Excellence, Achievements, and Contributions to the Credit Union Movement 
      
    
 San Francisco Business Times: 
 Public Bank East Bay takes big step forward, hiring financial veteran as CEO 
      
    
 Hacienda: 
 Tri-Valley Offers Strong Foundation for Innovation in AI and Life Sciences 
      
    
 The Financial Brand: 
 Gallery: The Best Annual Reports from Banks and Credit Unions 
      
    
 Patch.com: 
 Patelco Credit Union’s Guide to Discovering Membership Perks 
      
    
 Fortune: 
 Fortune Magazine featured quotes from Veronica Dangerfield on credit card debt tips 
      
    
 CU Social Good: 
 CU Social Good published 2022’s philanthropic efforts, noting it as an “impactful” year 
      
    
 Investopedia: 
 Investopedia names Patelco as a top choice for small balances 
      
    
 CreditUnions.com: 
 CreditUnions.com praises Patelco’s successful utilization of the Terafina platform to build out an extension to Check My Rate 
      
    
 Bankrate: 
 Bankrate updated its review of Patelco for 2023, awarding its money market account 5 stars 
      
    
 Bankrate: 
 Bankrate releases their top credit unions of 2023 list 
      
    
 GOBankingRates.com: 
 GOBankingRates praised Patelco as a top credit union for full-service banking 
      
    
 The Financial Brand: 
 Financial Brand ranked Patelco #35 for credit unions on Facebook 
      
    
2022
November 11, 2022 
    The San Francisco Business Times quoted Erin Mendez in a piece on Meta’s recent layoffs 
   
 
November 8, 2022 
    2022 American Banker ranked Erin Mendez in the top 10 on their Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions list 
   
 
November 4, 2022 
    Lifehacker quoted Melissa Morgan in an article on check scams 
   
 
November 3, 2022 
    The Morning Breeze spoke with Jennifer Mink on how to protect yourself against fraud 
   
 
August 16, 2022 
    CardRates.com highlighted Patelco’s ScoreUp Credit Builder Loan 
   
 
April 26, 2022 
    American Banker ranked Patelco as a credit union with the largest portfolio of loans and leases 
   
 
April 8, 2022 
    San Jose Inside recognized Patelco for partnering with the non-profit Shop with a Cop for an Easter event 
   
 
April 2, 2022 
    Hustler Money Blog highlighted Patelco’s current promotional opportunities and current bonuses 
   
 
March 31, 2022 
    Fabulous California highlighted the Patelco and Sprinkles opening at City Center Bishop Ranch 
   
 
March 21, 2022 
    CreditUnions.com featured Patelco for its use of robots in the mortgage processing department 
   
 
January 28, 2022 
    The San Francisco Business Times listed Patelco CEO Erin Mendez as one of the top five people to know in the Tri-Valley 
   
 
January 25, 2022 
    American Banker included Patelco in a list of credit unions with the largest portfolios of loans and leases 
   
 
January 20, 2022 
    Patelco ranked eighth on GOBankingRates’ Best Credit Unions of 2022 list 
   
 
January 14, 2022 
    The Financial Brand recognized Patelco as a top credit union on social media 
   
 
November 11, 2022 
    The San Francisco Business Times quoted Erin Mendez in a piece on Meta’s recent layoffs 
   
 
November 8, 2022 
    2022 American Banker ranked Erin Mendez in the top 10 on their Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions list 
   
 
November 4, 2022 
    Lifehacker quoted Melissa Morgan in an article on check scams 
   
 
November 3, 2022 
    The Morning Breeze spoke with Jennifer Mink on how to protect yourself against fraud 
   
 
August 16, 2022 
    CardRates.com highlighted Patelco’s ScoreUp Credit Builder Loan 
   
 
April 26, 2022 
    American Banker ranked Patelco as a credit union with the largest portfolio of loans and leases 
   
 
April 8, 2022 
    San Jose Inside recognized Patelco for partnering with the non-profit Shop with a Cop for an Easter event 
   
 
April 2, 2022 
    Hustler Money Blog highlighted Patelco’s current promotional opportunities and current bonuses 
   
 
March 31, 2022 
    Fabulous California highlighted the Patelco and Sprinkles opening at City Center Bishop Ranch 
   
 
March 21, 2022 
    CreditUnions.com featured Patelco for its use of robots in the mortgage processing department 
   
 
January 28, 2022 
    The San Francisco Business Times listed Patelco CEO Erin Mendez as one of the top five people to know in the Tri-Valley 
   
 
January 25, 2022 
    American Banker included Patelco in a list of credit unions with the largest portfolios of loans and leases 
   
 
January 20, 2022 
    Patelco ranked eighth on GOBankingRates’ Best Credit Unions of 2022 list 
   
 
January 14, 2022 
    The Financial Brand recognized Patelco as a top credit union on social media 
   
 
Industry awards and recognition
Patelco Credit Union is honored and extremely proud to be the recipient of multiple industry awards and accolades every year. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to progress, leadership and delivering best-in-class products and services to our members.
 
 
                                         
                                    
                                                                     
                     
                                    