Citadel Credit Union

Member-owned, not-for-profit credit union founded in 1937 in Coatesville, PA, offering personal and business banking, lending, insurance, and wealth management to the Greater Philadelphia area.

Citadel Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving the Greater Philadelphia area. Founded in 1937 by 13 employees of Lukens Steel and headquartered in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, it has grown into one of the largest credit unions in the region, with over $6.6 billion in assets under management and more than 85 years in operation.

The institution offers a full range of personal and business financial services. These include personal checking and savings accounts, consumer credit cards, auto loans, mortgages and home equity lending, business checking and commercial banking services, insurance products, and wealth management and investment advisory services.

Technology work at Citadel spans digital banking, video banking, financial technology, and wealth management platforms. Its Citadel Video Connect tool lets members deal with the credit union over video, part of a stated emphasis on innovation in banking tools alongside traditional branch service.

Citadel is federally insured by the NCUA and is an Equal Housing Lender. Its operating model is built on putting members ahead of profit, with commitments to financial wellness education for members and to community engagement in the regions it serves.