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Marvel City

Bessemer, AL · Est. 1959
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 92/100

Marvel City is a credit union based in Bessemer, Alabama, established in 1959, with $9 million in total assets serving 947 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 49th of 89 credit unions we track in Alabama. Its net worth ratio of 17.6% is stronger than 69% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Alabama median of 14.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.24% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Marvel City appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$9.2M
<$100M institution
Members
947
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
17.6%
Top 31% of <$100M peers · Alabama median 14.2%
Return on assets
0.2%
Bottom 32% of <$100M peers · Alabama median 0.65%
Rank in Alabama
#49
of 89 credit unions

How Marvel City compares to Alabama peers

Net worth ratio
Top 31% of <$100M peers
Marvel City
17.6%
Alabama median
14.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 32% of <$100M peers
Marvel City
0.2%
Alabama median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Marvel City

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
92/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 92
  • Strongly capitalized (17.6% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.24%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for Marvel City over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Are deposits at Marvel City insured?

Yes. Marvel City is an NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

Marvel City: frequently asked questions

Is Marvel City a good credit union?

Marvel City earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (92/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 92/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (17.6% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.24%).

Is Marvel City NCUA-insured?

Yes. Marvel City is a NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are protected up to the standard NCUA limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Marvel City?

Marvel City holds $9 million in total assets, ranking 49th of 89 credit unions we track in Alabama. It serves 947 members.

Does Marvel City have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Marvel City appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.

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Financial data from NCUA call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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