Wings Financial was originally chartered by 7 Northwest Airlines employees who recognized the value of a cooperative financial institution where members help each other succeed financially. In this cooperative spirit, Wings is a not-for-profit financial institution where members are also owners. All earnings are reinvested in the credit union in the form of higher savings yields, lower loan rates, fewer and lower fees – as well as in-person, mobile and online service options.
Today, Wings gives flight to over 349,000 members’ dreams worldwide. While members often remark that Wings has a small community feel, we have the size and scale to offer superior pricing and service. At over $8.4 billion in assets, Wings is Minnesota’s largest credit union and ranks among the nation’s top 40 credit unions.
It is the people who make Wings what it is today. Our success comes from loyal members who trust us with their financial business each day, and our employees who work hard to provide each member with outstanding service.
Over the years, membership eligibility has expanded to include anyone who lives or works in specific geographic areas, including eligible Minnesota or Wisconsin counties; Orlando, FL; Detroit, MI; Seattle-Tacoma, WA; Atlanta, GA; as well the U.S. aviation industry and those who join via the Wings Financial Foundation.
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Minnesota’s Best
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From the moment you walk in the front door at Wings, you can feel the difference in being part of a member community. Here are a few of the reasons why.
Credit Union | Bank | |
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Structure |
Not-for-profit |
For-profit |
Owners |
Members |
Stockholders |
Financial Success |
Passed on to members via better rates & fewer fees |
Passed on to stockholders |
Deposit Insurance |
Deposits insured to a minimum of $250,000 by National Credit Union Association (NCUA) |
Deposits insured up to $250,000 by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) |
Wings Financial has a longstanding commitment to making a positive difference in the communities we serve – including the local areas where we operate, as well as the organizations we partner with. To benefit and strengthen these communities, Wings provides active volunteer efforts and financial donations.
Wings Financial is a not-for-profit institution dedicated to the well-being of our members, right now and into the future. Get started today, and we’ll help you start planning what’s next.