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Vibrant Credit Union named Best Credit Union in 2026 Buy Side Awards by The Wall Street Journal
Vibrant Credit Union has been named Best Credit Union in the 2026 Buy Side Awards presented by The Wall Street Journal, a national recognition honoring financial institutions that deliver exceptional value, performance, and member experience.
Vibrant CTO Pete Nohelty joins Metal Blockchain Advisory Council
His appointment brings unparalleled expertise in tailoring blockchain solutions for credit unions, focusing on critical areas such as digital payments, stablecoins, digital identity, and private subnets, thereby amplifying Metal Blockchain's value for financial institutions.
Vibrant named among top 50 "Best Credit Unions to Work for"
Vibrant ranked #41 on American Banker's survey of the Best Credit Unions to Work for.
Winners were chosen based on two employee surveys asking their assessment of their employer's leadership and planning, corporate culture, communication, and overall engagement.
Investing in and developing people leaders at Vibrant
In Gallup's Called to Coach webcast, Jon Sexton (senior vice president of culture and leadership development), VP of corporate services Jennie Powless, retail sales director Lola Williams, and branch manager Jane Evans talk about Vibrant's leadership development training and how it's helped them grow in their careers.
Vibrant shows off more images of updated arena
Moline-based Vibrant Credit Union shared some additional images that were introduced at Thursday’s announcement of the renaming of the TaxSlayer Center to Vibrant Arena at The MARK effective Sept. 1.
New HQ captures Vibrant Credit Union’s culture
Vibrant's new corporate headquarters, located in a former Sam's Club building, is "by far the coolest building I've ever worked on," Russell Construction project manager Sarah Perkins told the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal. “Most banking facilities feel very banking-like … this one has an overall collaborative feeling.”
Why savings rates are changing — and why that’s still good news for you
When the Federal Reserve changes interest rates, it affects nearly every part of the financial world — including your savings account. So, if you’ve noticed an update to our deposit rates, here’s what’s happening and why Vibrant Credit Union remains one of the best places to grow your money.
Will a checking account affect your credit score?
Opening a checking account is a big deal for a lot of people. Suddenly, you have a place to put your money besides your wallet, your piggy bank, or under your mattress. But what does a checking account mean for your credit? It may not be as important as you might think, but knowing what does and does not affect your credit score can be helpful as you start to build your credit history from scratch.