Navigant Credit Union, the largest and longest-operating member-owned credit union in Rhode Island, received the recognition of Rhode Island’s “Best Credit Union” in Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best-in-State Credit Unions ranking. Navigant Credit Union has earned the #1 ranking in Rhode Island seven separate times since the list first launched in 2017.
“It’s an honor to receive the top ranking in Rhode Island for the 2026 America’s Best-in-State Credit Unions Ranking,” said Navigant Credit Union President / CEO Kathy Orovitz. “Receiving this recognition from Forbes reinforces the trust that we’ve built with the Rhode Island community for over 111 years. At Navigant Credit Union we’re committed to serving our members with integrity, compassion, and care. This recognition supports that commitment and the incredible work our team does every day to help improve the financial well-being of the families, businesses, and communities that we serve.”
A partnership between Forbes and global market research firm Statista, the annual Best-in-State Credit Unions list is based on an independent survey of thousands of U.S. consumers, as well as publicly available reviews. To be eligible, credit unions must have received a minimum number of evaluations, with awarded institutions averaging more than 635 evaluations. The ranking focuses on institutions that operate in 14 states or fewer and are not online-only providers, underscoring the importance of strong regional and community-based financial relationships. This award highlights credit unions that excel in delivering trusted, high-quality financial services and strong member experiences at the local level.
Forbes’ full list of Best-in-State Credit Unions can be found here.
About Navigant Credit Union
Based in Smithfield, R.I., Navigant Credit Union is the longest-operating member-owned credit union in Rhode Island. Since its founding in 1915, Navigant Credit Union has been dedicated to providing its members with unparalleled financial products and services while working every day to improve the financial well-being of the families, businesses, and communities it serves across Rhode Island. With over $4 billion in assets, more than 165,000 members and 25 physical branch locations, Navigant Credit Union is the oldest and largest credit union in Rhode Island and among the state’s strongest and most trusted financial institutions.
Navigant Credit Union has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s best regional banks and credit unions for three consecutive years and is consistently ranked Rhode Island’s top credit union by Forbes; among Rhode Island’s Fastest Growing + Innovative Companies by Providence Business News and as a top mortgage lender by the Providence Journal. Navigant Credit Union is federally insured by the NCUA. Equal Housing Lender.
Visit NavigantCU.org to learn more.
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