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Truliant Named to Forbes and Statista’s Best-In-State Credit Unions List
Truliant Named to Forbes and Statista’s Best-In-State Credit Unions List
Forbes Magazine
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (June 24, 2025) – Truliant, a top 75 U.S. credit union, is pleased to announce that Forbes magazine, in partnership with data and business intelligence provider Statista, has named it one of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions for 2025.
For the eighth consecutive year, Forbes and Statista honored credit unions that excel in delivering exceptional service and support in each state and that contribute positively to individual and community financial well-being. Truliant was one of five credit unions named in North Carolina.
“Truliant is proud to receive this honor, highlighting our commitment to prioritizing member satisfaction,” said Todd Hall, president and CEO of Truliant. “By encouraging ideas and innovation, and through supporting our communities, we empower our members and help them to thrive in their financial journey.”
This year, 228 credit unions across the United States were recognized through a survey of individuals and an analysis of publicly available reviews, incorporating sentiment analysis to ensure a comprehensive evaluation. As of March, there were more than 4,400 credit unions in the United States.
About 26,000 U.S. residents were surveyed for the Best-In-State credit unions list. Respondents were asked how satisfied they were and how likely they were to recommend the U.S.-based credit unions at which they have a checking or savings account, those at which they had an account within the last three years, and those they knew through friends and family.
Participants evaluated their financial institutions on trust, customer service, digital tools, quality of financial advice, and fee transparency. Additionally, Statista collected publicly available reviews from February 2022 to March 2025. This data contributed 20 percent of each institution's overall score, while survey responses made up the remaining 80 percent.
These criteria are meant to ensure that the rankings accurately reflect consumer sentiment.
About Truliant Federal Credit Union
Truliant is a mission-driven, not-for-profit financial institution based in Winston-Salem. It improves lives by providing great service and straightforward financial solutions. Truliant was chartered in 1952 and serves 337,000+ members. A top 75 U.S. credit union, Truliant has more than 35 branches in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
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Money Access and Everyday Banking Perks:
Free standard Truliant checks
Free official checks
Free incoming wire transfers
One-time overdraft fee waiver (per calendar year)
Early Pay — Get your paycheck up to 2 days early
Surcharge-free ATMs — Access to 80,000 ATMs worldwide that waive their fees for our members
Free ATM withdrawals, even outside Truliant
Access to more than 80,000 surcharge-free ATMs. A surcharge-free ATM is one you can use without paying an extra fee charged by the ATM owner. Truliant partners with a nationwide network of ATMs that let you withdraw cash, check balances, and more—without those added fees.
Even if the ATM isn’t Truliant-branded, it can still be surcharge-free if it’s part of our network.
Use the ATM locator to find the most convenient locations near you.
Our Balance Backup coverage offers members emergency overdraft protection, allowing important items to clear and helping you avoid returned payment fees from payees.
Truliant will strive to pay the following types of transactions when you do not have funds available.
Checks and other transactions made using your checking account number
Automatic recurring drafts made using your debit card number
We also offer Balance Backup+ for the following types of transactions when insufficient funds exist in your account:
We are proud to offer fewer fees at a lower cost compared to many other financial institutions. Below are our current fees for SafeSpend Banking:
General Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Monthly maintenance
$5.00
Waived with any of the following:
1) Monthly Total Deposits ≥ $250, or
2) 23 or younger
Official check, payable to third party
$5.00/check
Wire transfer (incoming)
$10.00 (Domestic / International)
Wire transfer (outgoing)
$25.00 (Domestic) $35.00 (International)
For a comprehensive listing of account-related fees, special service fees, and additional details, log in to online or mobile banking to view our Deposit Account Agreement or Business Deposit Account Agreement.
We are proud to offer fewer fees at a lower cost compared to many other financial institutions. Below are our current fees for Reserve Plus Banking:
General Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Monthly maintenance
$25.00
Waived with any of the following:
1) Average Monthly Deposit Relationship ≥ $25,000, or
2) Average Monthly Truliant Financial Advisors Investment ≥ $50,000
Order checks
Standard Truliant Checks are free
Wire transfer (outgoing)
$25.00 Domestic, $35.00 International (incoming wires are free)
Overdraft Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Balance Backup* and Balance Backup+** overdraft protection
$28.00/transaction (limit of six service charges per day) - 1 fee waiver per calendar year
Deposit account overdraft protection transfer service charge
$3.00 (limit once daily)
Line of credit overdraft protection transfer service charge
$3.00 (limit once daily)
*Balance Backup service charge occurs anytime we cover overdrafts caused by check, recurring transaction, or other transaction made using checking account or debit card number.
**Balance Backup+ service charge occurs anytime we cover overdrafts caused by debit card or ATM transactions.
For a comprehensive listing of account-related fees, special service fees, and additional details, log in to online or mobile banking to view our Deposit Account Agreement or Business Deposit Account Agreement.
We are proud to offer fewer fees at a lower cost compared to many other financial institutions. Below are our current fees for Essentials Plus Banking:
General Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Monthly maintenance
$7.50
Waived with any of the following:
1) Monthly Direct Deposit ≥ $500, or
2) Average Monthly Checking Balance ≥ $1,500, or
3) Average Monthly Deposit Relationship ≥ $5,000
Order checks
Standard Truliant Checks = $10.00
Official check, payable to third party
$5.00/check
Wire transfer (incoming)
$10.00 Domestic or International
Wire transfer (outgoing)
$25.00 Domestic, $35.00 International
Overdraft Charges
Fee Type
Fee Amount
Balance Backup* and Balance Backup+** overdraft protection
$28.00/transaction (limit of six service charges per day) - 1 fee waiver per calendar year
Deposit account overdraft protection transfer service charge
$3.00 (limit once daily)
Line of credit overdraft protection transfer service charge
$3.00 (limit once daily)
*Balance Backup service charge occurs anytime we cover overdrafts caused by check, recurring transaction, or other transaction made using checking account or debit card number.
**Balance Backup+ service charge occurs anytime we cover overdrafts caused by debit card or ATM transactions.
For a comprehensive listing of account-related fees, special service fees, and additional details, log in to online or mobile banking to view our Deposit Account Agreement or Business Deposit Account Agreement.
Enjoy a full suite of everyday benefits designed to protect your wallet, your time, and your peace of mind — all part of this powerful package.
Unexpected perks — A $90 per month value if purchased separately:
Lifestyle Protection and Savings
Cell phone protection coverage
24/7 roadside assistance
Buyer protection and extended warranties
Telehealth for your family
Save on healthcare (prescription, vision and dental discounts)
Travel and leisure discounts
Shopping perks (receive cash back or use for purchases)
All identification must be valid, have a full-face photo, and not be expired.
Additional documents may be requested to verify identity and residency.
Truliant's Early Pay program lets you access your money up to two days before your payday on Automated Clearing House (ACH) direct deposits. You don't need to sign up or opt-in: Early Pay is a free and automatic service we provide to our members. See more details here.
Non-Sufficient Funds occur when there isn’t enough money in your account to complete a payment. If this happens, we’ll simply reject the payment — and we won’t charge you a fee.
