Blaze is proud to be Ecolab's credit union.
Being a member of Blaze means you are part of a full-service financial cooperative, dedicated to serving the community since 1934.
We’re driven by Midwestern values. Community. Integrity. Plain old hard work. Caring about you, your wishes, and your well-being – that’s just who we are.
We’re here to help you along your road of life – encouraging you to go for it.
We’re all on our own journey and we want to be a part of yours.
Let’s blaze your trail together.
New Six & Seven-Year Certificate Terms
Unlock greater flexibility and long-term earning potential with our new six and seven-year certificate options.
Blaze Foundation Scholarship Program
Complete your 2026 Scholarship Program application by March 31.
Blaze Signature Visa® Credit Card
Earn $200 in cash back rewards^ when you spend $1,000 in the first 90 days after opening a new Blaze Visa® Signature Credit card.
PLUS, get 1.5% cash back+ on every transaction.
^Cash back reward is awarded when cardholder makes $1,000 in net purchases within 90 days of account opening. Reward will appear on your next statement under CU Rewards Points Activity, Points Earned, which then can be redeemed for cash. Recipient is responsible for applicable taxes incurred on cash back. Qualifications apply.
+Cash back rewards are tracked as points. Earn 1.5% for every dollar of net purchases when points are redeemed as cash back.
Open a Blaze Free Checking Account
Get $225 deposited immediately* with a new Blaze Free Checking account.
PLUS, over 125,000 free ATMs across the globe.
*Offer valid to persons with no prior checking relationship in the last 12 months with Blaze Credit Union. $100 minimum deposit required to open Blaze Free Checking or Pathfinder Debit account. To qualify for $225 offer, account holder must set up an Automatic Payment or Direct Deposit and make a total of 6 Blaze debit card transactions (not including ATM transactions) within 60 calendar days from the date the account was opened. Account must remain open for six months. $225 will be deposited to the checking account upon account opening. If all requirements of offer are not met, Blaze reserves the right to reclaim the $225. Account holder responsible for any applicable taxes. Subject to termination at any time. Other conditions and restrictions may apply.
Show your pride with a Blaze UMN Alumni Association Visa® card
Earn $200 in cash back rewards^ when you spend $1,000 in the first 90 days after opening a new Blaze Visa® Signature Credit card.
Get 10% off at the MN Alumni Market when you show your Visa® card.
^Cash back reward is awarded when cardholder makes $1,000 in net purchases within 90 days of account opening. Reward will appear on your next statement under CU Rewards Points Activity, Points Earned, which then can be redeemed for cash. Recipient is responsible for applicable taxes incurred on cash back. Qualifications apply.
Blaze Retirement + Investments
We can help you understand your choices and determine what may fit your future goals.
Blaze News
Blaze Foundation to Award $200,000 in Scholarships
The 2026 Blaze Foundation Scholarship Program is committing $200,000 to support the educational aspirations of students in the communities served by Blaze Credit Union.
Vote for Blaze as 2026 Minnesota's Best
The Star Tribune's Readers' Choice Award program is accepting votes for Minnesota's Best 2026 through February 25. Vote daily for Blaze in five categories!
2026 Blaze Annual Meeting + Celebration
Register today for the 2026 Blaze Annual Meeting + Celebration! February 21 at Grace Church in Eden Prairie for seminars, the Blaze Expo, a brief business meeting, and keynote Josh Sundquist. Doors open 12:30 p.m.
