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Summit Credit Union Named to Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Credit Unions List

July 20, 2026 Madison, Wisc. – Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, has made Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions – and holds the top spot for Wisconsin’s state ranking.“We are honored to once again be named one of the best credit unions and #1 in Wisconsin by Forbes. This exciting recognition reflects the trust our members place in Summit and our commitment to delivering outstanding service, trusted guidance and seamless digital experiences,” said Summit Credit Union CEO & President Kim Sponem. “We are proud to help women and all members build confidence, strengthen their financial well-being and achieve their goals at every stage of life.”The ranking is based on two sources:
  1. An Independent Survey: Approximately 26,000 U.S. residents were surveyed online. Participants were asked to name all credit unions where they have a checking/savings account and rate the credit unions in six different subdimensions: Trust, Terms & Conditions, Branch Services, Digital Services, Customer Services and Financial Advice.
  2. Publicly Available Reviews: For credit unions in each state, a sentiment analysis approach of publicly available online text reviews and ratings was applied.
    In each state, credit unions with the highest combined score from the analysis of survey results and publicly available reviews were awarded recognition. The survey score was weighted at 80% and publicly available reviews 20%.
This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., a statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list can be viewed on the Forbes website*.*As with all Forbes’ lists, companies pay no fee to participate or be selected. You might also be interested in Forbes named Summit Credit Union Wisconsin’s #1 credit union and one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2026... Summit Credit Union named Top Workplace in Madison, Milwaukee, and U.S., recognized for strong culture, engagement, and employee benefits... Summit Credit Union helps Wisconsin families achieve homeownership with up to $10K in down payment assistance... Summit Credit Union’s President and CEO Kim Sponem was recently featured on the Women of Community Banking podcast... Summit welcomed thousands of members and their families to Warner Park for its annual Summit Fest, blending its official Annual Meeting of the Membership... Summit Credit Union names Mike McCoy Chief Commercial Officer to advance commercial banking and support Wisconsin businesses... With $87 million in member benefits, Summit Credit Union remains the nation’s #1 credit union for Return of the Member... Summit Credit Union partners with LOVB Madison Volleyball to empower women athletes and advance equity in sports and finance... Kim Sponem calls for equitable pay practices, warning that lifetime pay gaps leave women at greater risk of retirement insecurity...