Metro Credit Union

CHELSEA, MA — January 7, 2026 — Metro Credit Union, the largest state-chartered credit union in Massachusetts, is proud to announce that it has been recognized in Newsweek’s list of “America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026.” This marks the second year in a row that Metro has earned this national recognition, underscoring its commitment to its members and local communities.

Newsweek, in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group, ranked the 500 best regional credit unions and 500 best regional banks in the U.S. for their role in strengthening local economies through small business support, community financing, and dependable everyday banking services. The evaluation covered 8,800 financial institutions nationwide and was based on a comprehensive study that drew from online reviews, feedback from more than 140,000 customers, industry research, and key financial benchmarks.

“Earning this honor for the second consecutive year is a reflection of our commitment to innovation and member success,” said Robert Cashman, President and CEO of Metro Credit Union. “Every day we focus on providing trusted guidance, competitive products, and a member-first experience that strengthens the communities we serve. We look forward to creating even more opportunities to empower our members' financial success.”

Learn more about why more than 200,000 members trust Metro at MetroCU.org and explore the full list of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 here.

About Metro Credit Union

Metro Credit Union is the largest state-chartered credit union in Massachusetts, with $3.2 billion in assets. Metro provides a full range of financial products to more than 200,000 members in Barnstable, Bristol, Essex, Franklin, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, Suffolk, and Worcester counties in Massachusetts, and Cheshire, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford counties in New Hampshire. Metro is the credit union of choice for employees at over 1,200 companies through its Metro@work program.

Founded in 1926, Metro currently operates branch offices in Boston, Burlington, Chelsea, Dorchester, Framingham, Lawrence, Lynn, Medford, Melrose, Newton, Peabody, Reading, Salem, Tewksbury, and West Roxbury. Metro is also a Juntos Avanzamos (“Together We Advance”) designated credit union, an honor given to financial institutions for their commitment to serving and empowering Hispanic and immigrant consumers. Metro was recently named among the most charitable companies in Massachusetts by the Boston Business Journal; voted Top Credit Union in Banker & Tradesman’s Best of 2025 awards; and recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions in 2026 by Newsweek. Learn more at MetroCU.org.