Is Meridian Credit Union Canadian?
Yes
Listed as Canadian-owned; registry confirmation still pending.
What we found
Meridian was formed in 2005 through the merger of Niagara Credit Union and HEPCOE Credit Union, with predecessor roots extending back more than 80 years. It is Ontario's largest credit union and Canada's second-largest.
The receipt
| Verdict | Canadian-owned |
| Category | credit union / retail and business banking |
| HQ | St. Catharines, ON |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://www.forbes.com/companies/meridian-credit-union/ secondary source — registry check pending “Forbes lists Meridian Credit Union as headquartered in St. Catharines, Canada, indicating it is a Canadian entity.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
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