Valley Strong Credit Union

Valley Strong Credit Union is a state-chartered credit union headquartered in Bakersfield, California, serving the Central Valley region. With over $3.9 billion in assets and more than 351,000 members, it ranks among the largest credit unions in California's Central Valley. Originally founded as Kern Schools Federal Credit Union in 1938 to serve educators, the institution rebranded to Valley Strong Credit Union in 2020 and converted from a federal to state charter to expand its reach beyond its teacher roots. Today, it serves members from diverse backgrounds across multiple counties, offering comprehensive financial services including consumer banking, business banking, and wealth management.