By Hola Iowa
Ascentra Credit Union, a Bettendorf-based financial institution with roots in the Quad Cities, ranked No. 2 in Iowa on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions.
Ascentra Credit Union landed near the top of Forbes’ 2026 ranking of Iowa credit unions, placing second in the state behind Veridian Credit Union of Waterloo.
The ranking puts a Quad Cities financial institution among the top-rated credit unions in Iowa. Ascentra is based in Bettendorf and serves communities in eastern Iowa and western Illinois, including Bettendorf, Clinton, Davenport, Muscatine and Moline.
The credit union was founded in 1950 and has nine branches. Ascentra has more than $595 million in assets, according to information from the credit union.
Forbes ranking looks at member experience
Forbes produces the America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions ranking with Statista, using consumer surveys and publicly available reviews.
The 2026 ranking evaluates credit unions based on factors such as customer satisfaction, trust, financial advice, digital services, terms and conditions, and member service.
The ranking focuses on institutions that operate in 14 states or fewer and are not online-only providers. That gives regional and community-based financial institutions a place in the state-by-state comparison.
Institutions recognized in the ranking averaged more than 635 evaluations.
A Quad Cities name on a national list
Ascentra’s placement gives the Quad Cities region another local business name on a national ranking tied to member service and financial institutions.
The credit union also appeared on the Best-In-State list in 2022, when it ranked No. 1 in Iowa, and again in 2023, according to Quad Cities Business Journal.
Linda Andry, president and CEO of Ascentra, said the recognition reflects the trust members place in the credit union and the connections it works to build in local communities.
“This achievement reflects the trust our members place in us and the meaningful connections we’re proud to build within our communities every day,” Andry said.
The ranking also comes as Ascentra continues expanding its regional footprint. The credit union broke ground in May on a new branch in the West End of Rock Island, a project connected to broader investment in that neighborhood.
For members and communities in the Quad Cities area, the Forbes ranking places a familiar regional credit union alongside other top-performing financial institutions in Iowa.
Stay in the know with stories that matter — visit HolaAmericaNews.com for the latest news, culture, and community updates!
Facebook Comments