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Citadel

Exton, PA · Est. 1937
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 84/100

Citadel is a credit union based in Exton, Pennsylvania, established in 1937, with $6.8 billion in total assets serving 285,311 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 230th of 271 credit unions we track in Pennsylvania. Its net worth ratio of 9.3% trails most similarly sized credit unions (18th percentile), versus a Pennsylvania median of 13.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.44% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Citadel appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$6.8B
$1B–10B institution
Members
285,311
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
9.3%
Bottom 18% of $1B–10B peers · Pennsylvania median 13.2%
Return on assets
0.4%
Bottom 25% of $1B–10B peers · Pennsylvania median 0.72%
Rank in Pennsylvania
#230
of 271 credit unions

How Citadel compares to Pennsylvania peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 18% of $1B–10B peers
Citadel
9.3%
Pennsylvania median
13.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 25% of $1B–10B peers
Citadel
0.4%
Pennsylvania median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Citadel

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

Financial strength
84/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 84
  • Well-capitalized (9.3% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.44%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Citadel insured?

Yes. Citadel 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.

Citadel: frequently asked questions

Is Citadel a good credit union?

Citadel earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (84/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 84/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (9.3% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.44%).

Is Citadel NCUA-insured?

Yes. Citadel 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 Citadel?

Citadel holds $6.8 billion in total assets, ranking 230th of 271 credit unions we track in Pennsylvania. It serves 285,311 members.

Does Citadel have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Citadel 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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