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Velera named in U.S. News & World Report’s latest Best Companies to Work For

Thursday, August 13, 2026 — 16:53:59 (UTC)

Velera Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Companies to Work For

CUSO was named a top company in three categories for fulfilling employee needs

Tampa, Fla. (Aug. 13, 2026) – Velera, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, today announced it has been named one of the 2026-2027 Best Companies to Work For by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice.

Velera was rated among the top overall companies on factors most heavily considered by job seekers during their employment search. Additionally, Velera was named one of the Best Companies to Work For in the Information Technology industry, as well as in the South.

“Credit unions exist to improve the financial lives of the people and communities they serve, and that mission starts with how we care for our own team,” said Velera CEO Chuck Fagan. “Creating a workplace where employees feel supported, empowered and connected enables us to better serve our credit unions, partners and stakeholders every day. We're honored to be recognized among the nation's best workplaces and remain committed to fostering a culture where people can grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact.” U.S. News’ Best Companies to Work For ratings offer a single location for employers, job seekers, budding professionals and HR leaders to see which companies are meeting their employees’ needs best. The ratings examine employee sentiment using factors that include quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance and flexibility, job and company stability, physical and psychological comfort, belongingness and esteem, and career opportunities and professional development.

“The 2026-2027 job market is rapidly shifting the way employers, employees and job seekers think about work, and subsequently, workplace culture,” said U.S. News Vice President of Careers Carly Chase. “The list spotlights companies that scored high on multiple metrics that promote a positive work environment and everyday employee experience.”

Velera has always been committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization where differences are embraced and celebrated. Earlier this year, TIME named Velera one of America’s Best Private Companies, and Forbes included the company on its list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. In 2025, Velera ranked No. 2 in its industry on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best Employers for Women and earned recognition as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Gen Z 2025. Velera was also named a Top 25 solution provider in IDC’s 2025 FinTech Rankings, which features global technology companies providing solutions to the financial services and fintech industries.

To calculate the U.S. News Best Companies to Work For, U.S. News considered private companies that have at least 1,000 employees and more than $500 million in annual revenue, as defined by ZoomInfo, and the 5,000 largest publicly traded companies by market cap. All considered companies were required to have at least 75 Glassdoor reviews written between 2021-2025. Supported by insights from a panel of experts, the methodology also factors in data, including employee sentiment and regulatory enforcement data, gathered from U.S. News’ partners Revelio Labs, QUODD, ZoomInfo and Good Jobs First.

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About Velera

Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider. With over four decades of industry experience and a commitment to service excellence and innovation, the company serves more than 4,000 financial institutions throughout North America, operating with velocity to help its clients keep pace with the rapid momentum of change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Velera leverages its expertise and resources on behalf of credit unions and their members, offering an end-to-end product portfolio that includes payment processing, fraud and risk management, data and analytics, digital banking, instant payments, strategic consulting, collections, ATM and POS networks, shared branching and 24/7/365 member support via its contact centers. For more information, visit velera.com.

About U.S. News & World Report

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