Skip to main content
credit union

Global

Anchorage, AK · Est. 1948
76/ 100
Trust Grade
Average
76 out of 100

Global is a credit union based in Anchorage, Alaska, established in 1948, with $12.9 billion in total assets serving 801,895 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 9th of 9 credit unions we track in Alaska. Its net worth ratio of 9.7% trails most similarly sized credit unions (35th percentile), versus a Alaska median of 11.4%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.42% return on assets. Consumers filed 229 complaints about GLOBAL CREDIT UNION with the CFPB — 17.8 per $1B in assets, a lower rate than 72% of peers.

Total assets
$12.9B
$10B–100B institution
Members
801,895
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
9.7%
Bottom 35% of $10B–100B peers · Alaska median 11.4%
Return on assets
0.4%
Bottom 9% of $10B–100B peers · Alaska median 0.86%
Rank in Alaska
#9
of 9 credit unions

How Global compares to Alaska peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 35% of $10B–100B peers
Global
9.7%
Alaska median
11.4%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 9% of $10B–100B peers
Global
0.4%
Alaska median
0.9%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Global

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

Financial strength
85/100
Customer experience
48.827510917030565/100
Overall
76/100
  • Well-capitalized (9.7% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.42%)
  • 17.8 complaints per $1B in assets
  • Resolves 27% of complaints with relief

The Trust Grade is Bankzia’s independent, documented opinion computed from public FDIC/NCUA/CFPB data — not an official rating, and not a statement about the safety of insured deposits. Report a data error or dispute this grade →

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

229 complaints filed with the CFPB against GLOBAL CREDIT UNION — 17.8 per $1B in assets.

These records were matched to Global by name and may include complaints filed against other institutions with similar names. Complaint counts reflect what consumers reported to the CFPB and are not findings of wrongdoing. Report a mismatch →

Total complaints
229
Per $1B assets
17.8
Lower = better
Answered on time
100.0%
Closed with relief
26.6%
Complaints by product
Checking or savings account
103
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports
33
Vehicle loan or lease
32
Mortgage
16
Credit card
12

Are deposits at Global insured?

Yes. Global 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.

Global: frequently asked questions

Is Global a good credit union?

Global earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of C (76/100, "Average"), based on a financial-strength score of 85/100 and a customer-experience score of 48.827510917030565/100. Well-capitalized (9.7% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.42%).

Is Global NCUA-insured?

Yes. Global 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 Global?

Global holds $12.9 billion in total assets, ranking 9th of 9 credit unions we track in Alaska. It serves 801,895 members.

How many complaints does Global have?

Consumers filed 229 complaints about GLOBAL CREDIT UNION with the CFPB, or 17.8 per $1B in assets. 100% were answered on time. 27% closed with relief to the consumer.

Similar Credit Unions

98
Credit Union 1
credit union · Anchorage, AK · $1.5B assets
91
Matanuska Valley
credit union · Palmer, AK · $985M assets
93
Tongass
credit union · Ketchikan, AK · $247M assets
85
True North
credit union · Juneau, AK · $237M assets
98
Northern Skies
credit union · Anchorage, AK · $223M assets
97
Spirit Of Alaska
credit union · Fairbanks, AK · $201M assets

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.

From the Blog

View all guides →