Provident's Mission
To champion our members' financial well-being and enrich our community through exceptional service.
Why choose Provident
Currently the 127th largest credit union in the U.S. (20th largest in California)097, Provident Credit Union was opened in 1950 to serve the California Teachers Association. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Provident Credit Union now serves more than 135,000 members and over 1,200 employer groups and maintains branches throughout California. With 3.5 billion dollars in assets, Provident has earned a name for safety and soundness.
Provident Credit Union is committed to the safety of our members’ deposits. Provident maintains a very high capital ratio and your savings are insured up to $250,000 per member and up to $250,000 for IRAs by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).
Recognized for Excellence:
- Awarded America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
- Rated "A" for financial health and stability by DepositAccounts.com.
- Earned a superior 5-Star rating for 125 consecutive quarters from BauerFinancial, ranking us among the top 10% of credit unions in the nation.
- Accredited by the Better Business Bureau.
- Recognized as one of the top 11 credit unions in California by AdvisoryHQ.
- Named one of BenchmarkPortal’s Top Contact Centers for providing high-quality service and efficient operations.
