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Explore some of the press coverage Patelco is receiving locally and nationally below by year.
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Jan 27, 2026 – Patelco deploys AI to cut costs while navigating fraud and regulatory concerns.
Jan 1, 2026 – Patelco volunteers set holiday record for gift wrapping toys.
Jan 2, 2026 – Patelco mentioned as a credit union that’s reshaping personal finance.
Newsy Today: Patelco named as one of the best credit unions for Personal Loans in the US
CreditUnions.com: How Patelco Credit Union simplified succession planning
CU Daily: Patelco included in WOCCU and America’s CU meeting to discuss digital currency
BTCC Academy: Patelco named as one of the best personal loans for borrowers with bad credit
Harlem World: Patelco named as a credit union specializing in Non-Traditional Applicants
Bankrate: Patelco included in Bankrate’s best personal loan rates list for November 2025
CUDaily: Patelco cited by CU Daily as a credit union standing by members in uncertain times
Wall Street Journal: Patelco named as one of the Best Auto Refinance Loans for Excellent Credit
Bankrate: Patelco included in list of best debt consolidation loans in November 2025
Resourceful Finance Pro: Patelco named as one of the top credit unions in California
The Credit Union Connection: Patelco named as a credit union offering members relief during the federal government shutdown
CU Daily: Patelco recognized for Social Impact Award
Bankrate: Patelco named as Best Credit Union by Bankrate for September 2025
The Independent News: Patelco Credit Union hosts summit on the future of AI and its role in the workforce
Wall Street Journal: Patelco named as a top-rated auto refinance lender by Wall Street Journal
Investopedia: Patelco named as Best Personal Loans for Fair Credit for September 2025
CU Broadcast: Patelco Credit Union shows clear demand for real-time payment via FedNow
AI Invest: Patelco named as a strategic partner in Upstart’s Lender-Branded Platform
California’s Credit Unions: Patelco honored with Social Impact Award given to credit unions that demonstrate an unyielding dedication to building stronger communities and improving members’ lives
The Credit Union Connection: Patelco honored with Social Impact Award given to credit unions that demonstrate an unyielding dedication to building stronger communities and improving members’ lives
The CU Daily: Patelco honored with Social Impact Award given to credit unions that demonstrate an unyielding dedication to building stronger communities and improving members’ lives
EIN Presswire: Forbes Names Patelco Credit Union a Best-In-State Credit Union for 2025
CU Daily: Patelco Credit Union has introduced a new brand campaign themed “Believe in More”
Patch: Patelco is collecting school supplies for local children in need at its local branches
EIN Presswire: Bankrate Names Patelco Credit Union a Best Credit Union of 2025
BusinessWire: Patelco Credit Union Deploys Payfinia’s Instant Payment Xchange Platform, Enabling Real-Time Payments via FedNow Receive Service
CU Daily: Patelco CU, Genesys Works Bay Area Complete Third Annual Internship Program
Forbes: Patelco Credit Union named by Forbes as one of the Best-In-State Credit Unions
U.S. National Times: Patelco Credit Union Celebrates 89 Years of Member Service Excellence
Bankrate: Patelco recognized as Bankrate’s picks for the best credit unions of 2025
CountryLegends105.9: Patelco Bolsters Elder Financial Abuse Prevention Program
CUToday: Patelco Credit Union Named Ricardo Araujo Chief Audit Executive
PRNewsWire: VantageScore successfully completed two independent pilot programs using VantageScore 4plus™ with Patelco Credit Union part of the pilot
EINPressWire: Patelco Credit Union, Genesys Works Celebrate Student Workforce Partnership
Pleasanton Weekly: Longtime Patelco employee named Financial Educator of the Year
The Credit Union Connection: [24]7.ai’s video chat feature enables Patelco’s personalized digital banking
WhaTech: Patelco’s recognized as a prominent check cashing service in the region
Patch: New San Mateo County Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening
Credit Union Times: 16 Credit Union Branches Adjacent to the Nation’s Priciest Zip Codes
Investopedia: Patelco personal loans included in best personal loans for May 2025
EINPressWire: Patelco’s Dangerfield named Financial Educator of the Year
The Press Democrat: Car buyers act to beat tariffs, creating dealership traffic
Investopedia: Best Personal Loans for Bad Credit for May 2025
SF Chronicle: Here’s what could get more expensive in California under Trump’s sweeping tariffs
Investopedia: Best 3-Month CD Rates for May 2025
The Credit Union Connection: Credit Union SACTOWN Run Raises $190K for California & Nevada CMN Hospitals
Investopedia: Best Emergency Loans for Bad Credit for May 2025
National Mortgage Professional: New VantageScore Credit Model Aims To Boost Predictive Performance
CoinWorldStory: 10 Best Credit Unions for Families in 2025
Investopedia: Patelco’s recognized as one of the best credit unions for May 2025
WhaTech: Patelco named as a prominent player in checking cashing services market.
MSN Money: Patelco’s recognized as a good place to look for a credit builder loan to help financial health.
The Press Democrat: Patelco takes part in program for mortgage relief and disaster assistance
CU Insight: Patelco President & CEO joins other credit union leaders for CEO panel
Auto Remarketing: Patelco one of 15 institutions to receive Economic Vehicle Accessibility Award
The Business Research Company: Check Cashing Services Market Set to Reach $48.74 Billion by 2029 with 10.4% Yearly Growth
MoneysMyLife: Patelco Credit Union: Get Up to $400 with Their Exclusive Bonus Offer
California Credit Union League: Leaders Gather for Inspiring Panel; Support UC Davis Children’s
BusinessWire: Open Lending Reveals Winners of the 2024 Economic Vehicle Accessibility Awards
Bankrate: Patelco recognized by Bankrate as one of the best credit unions in 2025
Yahoo! Finance: Patelco named one of Quavo’s 2025 Trust in Banking Award winners
CU Insight: Patelco and United Way Bay Area partner to advance financial wellness
The Credit Union Connection: Patelco Credit Union Partners with United Way Bay Area to Empower Financial Wellness Through SparkPoint Centers & SPARK Your Savings Emergency Grant Program
Finopotamus: Patelco Credit Union Partners with United Way Bay Area to Empower Financial Wellness Through SparkPoint Centers & SPARK Your Savings Emergency Grant Program
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
PaymentsJournal: Credit unions take aim at cyber fraud, NCUA with oversight into enforcement
American Banker: Patelco named one of 20 credit unions with largest portfolios of credit card loans.
Cybersecurity Insiders: Patelco referenced in building a cyber resilience framework.
Style Magazine (U.S): And the winners are…Style Magazine’s Best of Roseville, Granite Bay & Rocklin for 2024
National Mortgage News: 1 million consumers are victims of credit union ransomware attack
CreditUnions.com: ACUMA Welcomes New Board Member; Slate of Officers Approved
The Epoch Times: FBI Issues Ransomware Attack Advisory After 210 Organizations Compromised
Check Point Research: 2nd September – Threat Intelligence Report
Reckon: Broke millennials and Gen Z, listen up: Credit freezing could save your financial life
PaymentsJournal: Study Finds Increase in Ransomware Attacks in the U.S.
Cybersecurity Insiders: Ransomware attacks on financial firms in USA increased in 2024
Credit Union Times: Shared Accounts With CU Times: Winning the Cybercrime & Fraud Battle
EIN News: Check Cashing Services Market Segments, Drivers, Restraints, And Trends For 2024-2033
EIN Presswire: Check Cashing Services Market Segments, Drivers, Restraints, And Trends For 2024-2033
Head Topics: What you should do after being hit in a data breach: ‘No one is safe’
PropertyCasualty360: These industries experience the most data breaches
SecurityWeek: Cyberattack Causes MoneyGram Service Outage
Prescott eNews: Safeguarding Consumer Data In A World Full Of Hackers – The Mortgage Note
The Independent: Habitat for Humanity Will Hold a Cycle of Hope Benefit Bike Ride
Bankrate: Best banks in California for 2024
San Francisco Business Times: Tri-Valley businesses are changing the game in revolutionizing support services
American Banker: Patelco security incident
EXL: Make sense of data; drive business forward
Marketers Media News: Patelco Credit Union Joins Metal Blockchain’s Banking Innovation Program
CRWE World: Alkami Celebrates Community Financial Institutions’ Banking Stories
WTRF-TV: Alkami Celebrates Community Financial Institutions’ Banking Stories
WUTR-TV: Alkami Celebrates Community Financial Institutions’ Banking Stories
KOIN-TV: Alkami Celebrates Community Financial Institutions’ Banking Stories
CU Insight: Patelco Credit Union partners with FHLBank San Francisco in first-time homebuyer matching grant program
CU Today: Second Credit Union Enters into Partnership With Blockchain Initiative
CU Insight: When disaster strikes: How credit unions are uniquely positioned to respond
Finopotamus: Patelco Credit Union Partners with FHLBank San Francisco in First-Time Homebuyer Matching Grant Program
CU Today: Patelco CU Again Participating in FHLB Program Offering Downpayment Grants
Finopotamus: Women in Technology: Patelco Credit Union’s Amy Hockman
Salisbury Post: New Alternative Data VantageScore 4plus™ Credit Scoring Model Boosts Predictive Power and Financial Inclusion
American Banker: VantageScore debuts model that can consider bank account data
KSVI – TV: New Alternative Data VantageScore 4plus™ Credit Scoring Model Boosts Predictive Power and Financial Inclusion
WTAJ – TV: New Alternative Data VantageScore 4plus™ Credit Scoring Model Boosts Predictive Power and Financial Inclusion
Cape Coral Living: Patelco Credit Union Joins Metal Blockchain’s Banking Innovation Program
The City Journals: Patelco Credit Union Joins Metal Blockchain’s Banking Innovation Program
Markets Insider: Patelco Credit Union Joins Metal Blockchain’s Banking Innovation Program
Coin Trust: Patelco Credit Union Joins Metal Blockchain’s Banking Innovation Program
Open Banking Expo Magazine: VantageScore CEO hails ‘new era’ of credit scoring with Open Banking data
Investopedia: Best Emergency Loans for Bad Credit for May 2024
CU Today: Patelco CU Enrolls in Innovation Program Offered by Blockchain Company
CU Broadcast: Forum24: Patelco’s Rina Johnson Talks Deposits, Digital Growth, and AI’s Place in the Credit Union
WTAJ – TV: Landsea Homes closes on 500 homesites for a new community in Dublin, California
Moneys My Life: Legacy Bank & Trust $500 Checking Bonus: How to Qualify
Silicon Valley Daily: Landsea To Build 500 New Homes In Dublin
CU Insight: How credit unions can crush the HELOC game
Marketers Media: Patelco Credit Union Joins Metal Blockchain’s Banking Innovation Program
CU Insight: Patelco Credit Union reaches 500,000-member milestone
CU Today: Patelco Cuts the Ribbon on New Facility
CU Today: Patelco Credit Union Adds Its 500,000th Member
Credit Union Times: Patelco Credit Union Reaches 500,000-Member Milestone
CU Today: SACTOWN Run Raises More Than $200K For CMN Hospitals
The Credit Union Connection: ‘Credit Union SACTOWN Run’ Raises $216,500 for California & Nevada CMN Hospitals
CU Insight: ‘Credit Union SACTOWN Run’ raises $216,500 for California & Nevada CMN Hospitals
Patch.com: Financial Foundations: Raising Money-Wise Teens
The Rio Linda News: Credit Union SACTOWN Run Raises $216,500
City of Berkeley: First-time home buyers can apply for housing down payment assistance
StreetInsider: Upstart Launches Recognized Customer Personalization
Power Grid International: Upstart Launches Recognized Customer Personalization
FinTech Buzz: Upstart Launches Recognized Customer Personalization
Medium: Sick of Scams: The One with Patelco Credit Union
The Credit Union Connection: Diana Dykstra Honored for Visionary Leadership by AACUL
CU Insight: Diana Dykstra Honored for Visionary Leadership by AACUL
CU Today: Three People Recognized for Achievements by American Association of CU Leagues; New NCUF Chair Named
CU Insight: OCCU Announces Three New Leaders
Finopotamus: OCCU Announces Three New Leaders
American Banker: The tech partnership helping credit unions finance Teslas
CU Broadcast: Diana Dykstra Honored for Visionary Leadership by AACUL
CU Insight: Credit Unions For Kids Wine Auction Continues Record-Breaking Support With $1.85 Million Raised For Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
The Credit Union Connection: Credit Unions For Kids Wine Auction Continues Record-Breaking Support With $1.85 Million Raised For Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
CU Broadcast: Credit Unions For Kids Wine Auction Continues Record-Breaking Support With $1.85 Million Raised For Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
CU Today: Raise a Toast: Credit Union for Kids Wine Auction Raises Record $1.85 Million
Patch.com: Secure Your Legacy: Estate Planning with Trust & Will
Patch.com: Patelco Credit Union Opens New Dublin Branch
Ponte Vedra Recorder: Community Foundation welcomes new chair, trustees
Biz Wire Express: Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Now Accepts Mortgage Collateral Using VantageScore 4.0 – Expanding Number of Diverse and Creditworthy Mortgage Applicants
National Mortgage News: Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco adds Vantagescore
KTXL-TV Sacramento: Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Now Accepts Mortgage Collateral Using VantageScore 4.0 – Expanding Number of Diverse and Creditworthy Mortgage Applicants
KGET-TV Bakersfield: Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Now Accepts Mortgage Collateral Using VantageScore 4.0 – Expanding Number of Diverse and Creditworthy Mortgage Applicants
EIN Presswire: Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Now Accepts Mortgage Collateral Using VantageScore 4.0 – Expanding Number of Diverse and Creditworthy Mortgage Applicants
GlobeNewswire: Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Now Accepts Mortgage Collateral Using VantageScore 4.0 – Expanding Number of Diverse and Creditworthy Mortgage Applicants
Yahoo Finance: Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco Now Accepts Mortgage Collateral Using VantageScore 4.0 – Expanding Number of Diverse and Creditworthy Mortgage Applicants
Inman News: New credit scores from FICO, VantageScore gaining traction
Patch.com: Building Generational Wealth – Your Future Will Thank You Webinar
CardRates: 10 Most Respected Credit Unions in America for 2024
CUSO Magazine: Credit Unions and Public Banks
CU Insight: Credit Unions and Public Banks
CU Times: California Credit Union Aims to Create Scam-Savvy Members
The Credit Union Connection: California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues CEO Charts New Course
CU Today: California/Nevada Leagues CEO, WOCCU Chair (and More) Diana Dykstra Announces Retirement Date
CU Insight: California/Nevada Leagues CEO, WOCCU Chair (and More) Diana Dykstra Announces Retirement Date
CU Broadcast: California/Nevada Leagues CEO, WOCCU Chair (and More) Diana Dykstra Announces Retirement Date
Patch.com: 5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Investing Webinar
CU Insight: Newsweek names Patelco Credit Union one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024
The Bloom News: California Credit Unions Donate $331,000 to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital
iVoox Podcast: Who Makes the Credit Invisible ‘Visible’?
Business Insider: Compare Patelco Credit Union CD Accounts
Inman News: MyCUmortgage signed 13 credit unions as new clients in 2023
CU Broadcast: Tesla Partners with Origence to Bring Affordable Credit Union Financing to Electric Vehicle Buyers
MarketScreener: Tesla Partners with Origence to Bring Affordable Credit Union Financing to Electric Vehicle Buyers
CU Insight: Tesla (TSLA) partners with Origence to bring affordable credit union financing to electric vehicle buyers
The Credit Union Connection: 21 Credit Unions Have Partnered With Origence for Tesla Lending
Finopotamus: Tesla (TSLA) Partners With Origence To Bring Affordable Credit UnionFinancing To Electric Vehicle Buyers
FinTech Futures: Tesla (TSLA) Partners With Origence To Bring Affordable Credit UnionFinancing To Electric Vehicle Buyers
American Banker: Tesla buyers can now access financing from credit unions
Patch.com: Paying Down Debt Strategies – Easy and Practical
Credit Unions.com: Innovation … One Hack At A Time
EIN News: Patelco Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness Program with Online Fraud Center
KTLA-TV Los Angeles: Patelco Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness Program with Online Fraud Center
KRON-TV San Francisco: Patelco Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness Program with Online Fraud Center
KTXL-TV Sacramento: Patelco Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness Program with Online Fraud Center
KGET-TV Bakersfield: Patelco Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness Program with Online Fraud Center
KSWB-TV San Diego: Patelco Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness Program with Online Fraud Center
California Business Digest: Patelco Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness Program with Online Fraud Center
AP News: Patelco Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness Program with Online Fraud Center
Business Herald Online: Patelco Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness Program with Online Fraud Center
Global Finance Observer: Patelco Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness Program with Online Fraud Center
Today in Finance: Patelco Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness Program with Online Fraud Center
Golden State Newswire: Patelco Credit Union Bolsters Financial Wellness Program with Online Fraud Center
The Balance: Best Personal Loans of 2024
ABC10 KXTV-TV Sacramento: 2024 Sacramento St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
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
CUNA: Credit Union Magazine interviewed Shaida Samimi on her efforts and impact helping refugees
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
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.
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