Golden 1 Credit Union

About Golden 1 Credit Union

Golden 1 Credit Union is one of the largest credit unions in the nation, proudly serving more than 1.2 million members with over $21 billion in assets. Founded in 1933 by 11 state employees in Sacramento, we have grown from a small cooperative into a trusted financial partner for Californians statewide. Our mission is to deliver exceptional financial services and support that empower our members and communities. As a member owned, not for profit credit union rooted in a people helping people philosophy, we provide competitive rates, low to no fee products, reliable personal service, and meaningful investments in California communities. With 70 locations across California, including Branches, Home Loan Centers, and Financial Resource Centers; along with 24/7 Mobile and Online Banking, 30,000 fee-free CO OP ATMs, and access to the CO OP Shared Branch Network, we offer convenient, accessible, and trusted financial solutions for all Californians. Golden 1 is recognized year after year for excellence in member service, workplace culture, and community leadership. Recent honors include Fast Company's “Brands That Matter”, Forbes’ “America’s Best-In-State Employers” (five-time honoree), and American Banker’s “Best Credit Unions to Work For” (five consecutive years), among many other national and regional recognitions.