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Start with $150 in Your Pocket!1

Join Lafayette Federal to keep more of what you earn!

No fees. No hassle. Simply Better Banking.

Get a $150 checking account bonus in your account when you switch to Lafayette Federal. Enjoy smarter, hassle-free accounts designed to support your financial success.1

Earn Your $1501 Bonus in 3 Easy Steps

In order to earn the $1501checking account bonus you must be a new member. Check out the three steps to earn below.

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Open

a new Lafayette Federal checking account with just $50, get your debit card, and enroll in online banking.

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Deposit

$500 or more per month to qualify for the bonus to receive an additional $100.

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Earn

and receive the $150 bonus—$50 upon account opening and $100 within 45 days. View our full disclosure here.

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An Easy $150 is Waiting For You.1

Earn a $150 cash bonus when you open a new checking account at our Kensington branch location.1

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Visit The Kensington Branch

Do more with your banking relationship at our Kensington branch. Located in the heart of Kensington, Maryland our branch stands as a proud member of this vibrant community.

Lobby Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Contact

Phone: (301) 929-7990
Toll Free: +1 (800) 888-6560
Fax: (703) 639-1819

Due to processing delays caused by security restrictions, no mail is accepted at the Kensington Financial Service Center. Please send all mail to our Corporate Office.

Kensington Team

View our Kensington team below and schedule a call or meeting to get started.

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Luis Macias

Branch Manager
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Michelle Michel Ramirez

Membership Development Officer

Disclosures

$150 Checking Account Bonus Offer

¹Lafayette Federal membership is required. Offer is valid in-branch at the Kensington Financial Service Center Offer from February 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025 . Lafayette Federal will match the required par value by depositing $50 into the checking account at account opening. Member must open a Lafayette Federal checking account, debit card, and online banking to be eligible. To receive an additional $100, member must 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. $100 will be deposited within 90 days of account opening. $50 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.10% APY (Annual Percentage Yield) on LFCU share savings account balances. Rates effective as of January 1, 2025.

Your savings are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration, an agency of the U.S. government.