Welcome to Your New Columbia Heights Branch
New location, same great service.
Earn a $300 Bonus When You Join Lafayette Federal2
Get rewarded for building strong financial habits from the start. That’s up to $300—just for setting yourself up for success.2
Get a $200 Bonus2
when you open a new Lafayette Federal checking account and set up a qualified direct deposit of $500 or more within 45 days.
Plus a $50 Bonus2
when you open a Preferred or Premier savings account and deposit $100 or more.
Plus Another $50 Bonus2
when you apply for an eligible consumer loan.
Grand Opening Ceremony – October 6, 2026
You’re invited to our Columbia Heights Grand Opening on October 6, 2026, from 10 AM to 1:30 PM! Enjoy refreshments, grab some giveaways, and engage with the Columbia Heights community. You won’t want to miss this exclusive opportunity.
Tell Us You’re Coming
Welcome to Your Trusted Credit Union in Washington, D.C.
Looking for your next financial partner in Columbia Heights? You’ve come to the right place! Located at 3306 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20010, Lafayette Federal has been dedicated to serving the needs of its members throughout their entire financial journey for over 90 years. As one of the fastest growing and reliable credit unions in the area, we offer a wide range of dynamic solutions with competitive rates and exceptional service.
Explore our products designed to fit the needs of any household or business:
The Official Credit Union of D.C. United and Washington Spirit
Membership has its perks. Lafayette Federal members receive exclusive access to ticket and merchandise discounts, special giveaways and sweepstakes, meet-and-greet opportunities, and other exciting member-only benefits.
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New Location – Now Open!
Lobby Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
ATM is accessible during branch operating hours.
Contact
Phone: (301) 929-7990
Toll-free: +1 (800) 888-6560
Fax: (202) 518-8138
Due to processing delays caused by security restrictions, no mail is accepted at the Columbia Heights Financial Service Center. Please send all mail to our Corporate Office.
Meet Your Columbia Heights Team
We are here to serve all of your financial needs from opening a new account to starting your first business.
Rudolph Isaac
Sara Giraldo
Services
One-on-one meeting spaces
New Accounts: Membership & deposit
Deposit-taking and surcharge free ATM
Accessible: Handicap parking, ramps, exchange written notes
Supports EMV
Certified Financial Counselor available
New Loans: Approval & distributions
Business banking
Accepts cash deposits
Mortgage Specialist available
Who Can Join Lafayette Federal?
We have multiple paths for eligibility. Whether you live in California, Boston, or somewhere in-between, joining a credit union has never been easier.
We extend our membership to all direct-hire individuals employed by or retired from our Select Employee Groups. Find out if your employer is one of our Select Employer Groups.
American Consumer Council
If you live in Maryland, Washington, D.C., or Virginia, you’re eligible to join Lafayette Federal by becoming a member of the American Consumer Council (ACC). We’ll handle your ACC membership at no cost to you. Just select your location during sign-up to unlock the added benefits of ACC membership.
Residents of Potomac, MD
Persons who live or work in that part of Montgomery County, Maryland, known as Potomac, bounded on the south by the Potomac River from Riley’s Lock Road on the west to Cabin John Parkway on the east, on the east by Cabin John Parkway to the Capital Beltway 495 to Interstate 270, on the north by Shady Grove Road to State Route 28 to State Route 112, and on the west by State Route 112 and Seneca Road to River Road to Riley’s Lock Road to the Potomac River, excluding the military reservation known as the U. S. Navy Ship Research and Development Center, are eligible to join.
Select Residents of Washington, D.C.
Many individuals who live, work, worship or attend school in Washington, D.C. are eligible to become members. Our D.C. charter extends to individuals within certain geographic boundaries per the map below.
If you live anywhere in the United States, you’re eligible to join Lafayette Federal by becoming a member of the Home Ownership Financial Literacy Council (HOFLC). When applying, simply select “I live elsewhere in the United States”, and you’ll be automatically enrolled during account opening for a one-time $10 fee. HOFLC Membership gives you access to expert financial articles and tools to help you plan with confidence.
We extend eligibility to all current members’ immediate family members. This includes: grandparents, parents, spouses, children (including foster and adopted), grandchildren and siblings. Un-remarried spouses of persons who died while employed by any of our eligible organizations are also eligible for membership.
This means that once you become a member, your family members automatically become eligible to join!
Your Credit Union for Life
Our credit union is more than just a financial institution; it’s a part of the fabric that makes the Columbia Heights neighborhood special. We take pride in contributing to local events and initiatives that strengthen the bonds of our community.
D.C. United Pre-Match Friday (September 18)
Washington Spirit Pre-Match Friday (September 25)
Food Truck Series – McLean
Back to top Disclosures
2Lafayette Federal membership is required. Offer is valid through December 31, 2026. Offer is subject to change without notice. $200 checking account offer not available to existing Lafayette Federal members. You can receive only one checking account related bonus per membership. Promo is good for one-time use per membership. Member must open a Lafayette Federal checking account, debit card, and online banking to be eligible. To receive $200, member must first set up and maintain at least one (1) qualified direct deposit (QDD) of at least $500 per month. Qualified direct deposit is a recurring direct deposit of a paycheck, pension, Social Security, or other periodic payment of at least $500 into a checking or savings account on a month-to-month basis made by an outside organization or agency. QDD must be established within 45 days of account opening. $200 will be deposited within 60 days of meeting requirements. Savings account and loan offer eligible to all new memberships within first 45 days of account opening. To earn additional $50, member must then open a Preferred or Premier savings account and deposit at least $100 into the savings account within the first 45 days of account opening. $50 will be deposited within 60 days of meeting requirements. To earn the final $50, member must apply for an eligible consumer loan within the first 45 days of account opening. Eligible consumer loan applications include Credit Cards, Signature Loans, Redi Cash Loans, Credit Builder Loans, and Auto Loans. Excluded products include mortgages, Home Equity Loans and Lines of Credit, and Home Improvement Loans. Loan approval is subject to creditworthiness. $50 will be deposited within 60 days of meeting requirements. A $50 minimum balance is required to open and maintain a Lafayette Federal share savings account and earn 0.10% APY (Annual Percentage Yield). APY is subject to change.
Your savings are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration, an agency of the U.S. government.