SACRAMENTO – November 06, 2026 -- Golden 1 Credit Union, with more than $22 billion in assets, was the only credit union included in the Banking & Financial Services category of TIME's inaugural America's Best Companies list.
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Golden 1 serves more than 1.2 million California members with over 2,500 employees
Golden 1 is one of the largest credit unions in the United States. It serves more than 1.2 million members across California and employs more than 2,500 people.
The recognition follows the credit union's investments in financial education, employee development and community partnerships in California. President and CEO Donna Bland said Golden 1 has worked for nearly a century to help Californians build financial futures. She said the honor reflects employees' daily work to "expand opportunity across California."