Become a Member
through your employer.
Special benefits for our employees of Select Employer Groups
When you become a Lafayette Federal member through your employer, you join a credit union family. Our team is dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure you get the financial support you need for life.
On-site or Virtual Appointments
Personalized, on-site or virtual group or one-on-one appointments for SEG employees, provided by our Business Development Team.
Financial Wellness Education
As an SEG employee, you get access to on-site and online specialty courses to help you achieve everything from creating a balanced budget to building your savings.
Once a Member, Always a Member
Even if you change jobs or move, you will always be a member of Lafayette Federal — just maintain a minimum balance of $50 in your Share Savings account.
Your personal representative
Contact your personal representative for assistance opening your account. They’re happy to answer any questions that you may have!

Ashley West
Our members love Lafayette Federal.
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The staff at Lafayette Federal Credit Union are always available for you. They have been with us every step of operating our business and bend over backwards to make sure what’s needed is done. We love that we know who to call and that our questions are answered with enthusiasm and expertise.
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Bank with the best.
Join a credit union with nation-leading rates and top notch service you can trust. But don’t just take our word for it.

Newsweek’s Best Banks of 2022 & 2023
Newsweek partnered with Lending Tree to assess thousands of banks and credit unions nationwide, using a ranking system with over 50 different factors.

#12 of Top 100 Credit Unions 2022
S&P Global Market Intelligence Rankings places Lafayette as one of the Top 100 performing credit unions in 2022, securing the #12 spot out of almost 1,800 qualified credit unions nationwide.

#8 in Washington Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies 2022
Recognized as Greater Washington’s fastest growing credit union, ranking 8th overall as the fastest growing company in 2022. One of only 50 Washington area businesses – and the only credit union – to make the list out of over 2,300 companies surveyed.
Explore the Lafayette Federal difference.

New members earn up to $750
We’re paying YOU up to $750 to make the switch to our member-owned, award-winning credit union!
What you will need to apply…
You will need the following information in order to complete the application:
Eligibility
Check your eligibility to confirm that you’re in our field of membership.
Personal Identification
Have your government issued ID, driver’s license/State ID, or Passport with current address ready.
Your Address
Make sure to have your physical and mailing address on hand.
Your SSN & Date of Birth
We’ll also need other identifying information such as your Social Security Number and Date of Birth to verify your new account.