Alliant Credit Union
| Company type | Credit union |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Predecessor | United Airlines Employees' Credit Union (UAECU) |
| Founded | 1935 |
| Headquarters | Chicago , United States |
Area served | Nationwide (United States) |
| Products | Savings, checking accounts, consumer loans, credit cards, investment options, online banking |
| Owner | Members |
| Website | www |
Alliant Credit Union is a U.S.-based credit union with its main office located in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1935, it stands as one of the largest credit unions across the country, catering to a membership exceeding 900,000 individuals nationwide. Alliant functions solely through digital platforms and does not maintain any physical branch locations.
The credit union was initially founded in 1935 by employees of United Airlines under the name United Airlines Employees' Credit Union (UAECU). In 2003, it adopted the new name "Alliant Credit Union" and broadened its membership eligibility to include various sponsor groups and communities situated around O'Hare International Airport.
Alliant provides a range of financial services such as Savings, checking accounts, consumer loans, credit cards, investment options, and online banking. By 2025, the institution oversees assets amounting to $19.65 billion and supports a member base of 913,284. It operates under a state charter and is supervised by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), as well as the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA).