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.
Open a Blaze Free Checking Account
Get $250* and experience truly free checking. Plus, easily manage your money on the go with intuitive digital banking and 129,000+ free ATMs nationwide.
*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 $250 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. $250 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 $250. Account holder responsible for any applicable taxes. Subject to termination at any time. Other conditions and restrictions may apply.
Blaze Retirement + Investments
Did you know many Americans retire earlier than they originally planned? Meet with us today and start designing the retirement you want.
Blaze Signature Visa® Credit Card
Get $225^ in cash back rewards when you spend $1,000 in the first 90 days after opening a new Blaze Signature Visa® 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.
New Six & Seven-Year Certificate Terms
Unlock greater flexibility and long-term earning potential with our new six and seven-year certificate options.
No Origination Fee Home Loans
Take advantage of a no origination fee1 home loan and save up to $1,695 in fees.
1Offer valid on Primary Residence purchase only. Subject to change or termination at any time. Origination fee will be waived for loan amounts up to $1,500,000. All other fees will apply including third party fees. Loan subject to credit approval. Qualifications apply. Not available in all states. Average origination fee is $1,697. Learn more
Enjoy a Low-Rate HELOC
Get a rate as low as 3.99% APR* on a Home Equity Line of Credit and unlock your potential.
*APR=Annual Percentage Rate. After a 12-month promotional period, a variable rate as low as 7.25% APR will apply and vary with the market. Subject to change or termination at any time. Qualifications apply. We offer conventional loans in all states except AK, CA, HI, NY, and TX. We offer government (FVA/VA) loans in all states except AK, AZ, HI, MA, NY, RI, VA, VI, VT, or Washington, D.C. Cannot be used to pay ova an existing Blaze HELOC. Learn more
Blaze News
Blaze Partners to Raise School Supplies for MN Teachers
The Teacher Supply drive comes in advance of WWE SummerSlam® in Minneapolis this summer.
Blaze Wins Silver in Best of Business Awards by TCB Magazine
2026 marks consecutive years that Blaze has been honored
Blaze Awarded Five Golds from Star Tribune Minnesota's Best
2026 is the first time in Blaze's history it has won Gold in all five eligible categories
