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Patelco

Dublin, CA · Est. 1936
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 87/100

Patelco is a credit union based in Dublin, California, established in 1936, with $9.6 billion in total assets serving 543,881 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 135th of 241 credit unions we track in California. Its net worth ratio of 10.5% trails most similarly sized credit unions (44th percentile), versus a California median of 11.1%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.27% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Patelco appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$9.6B
$1B–10B institution
Members
543,881
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.5%
Bottom 44% of $1B–10B peers · California median 11.1%
Return on assets
0.3%
Bottom 13% of $1B–10B peers · California median 0.5%
Rank in California
#135
of 241 credit unions

How Patelco compares to California peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 44% of $1B–10B peers
Patelco
10.5%
California median
11.1%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 13% of $1B–10B peers
Patelco
0.3%
California median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Patelco

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

Financial strength
87/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 87
  • Well-capitalized (10.5% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.27%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Patelco insured?

Yes. Patelco 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.

Patelco: frequently asked questions

Is Patelco a good credit union?

Patelco earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (87/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 87/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (10.5% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.27%).

Is Patelco NCUA-insured?

Yes. Patelco 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 Patelco?

Patelco holds $9.6 billion in total assets, ranking 135th of 241 credit unions we track in California. It serves 543,881 members.

Does Patelco have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Patelco 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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