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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!

Why Lafayette Federal is Better

4.9 star app store rating.

From payday to bill pay, we make it easy, so you can spend your time on everything else.

Manage Your Cards Securely

Protecting your card should be simple. That’s why we give our members the tools to add transaction alerts, block your card if you see suspicious activity and more.

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Mobile Deposit

Instead of walking into a branch or visiting a check cashing store, simply deposit your check using our mobile banking app using remote deposit. You can track pending deposits, rejected, or posted checks right from the convenience of your home.

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Check Your Credit Anytime

Get instant access to your credit score and report—no hard inquiries, no extra fees with the Lafayette Federal mobile app.

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Move Your Money Quickly

You can move your funds between your Lafayette accounts, send money to family or friends by syncing your phone contacts. send money to yourself at another financial institution securely, withdraw money from another financial institution, transfer funds via wire (fees apply), and more.

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It Pays To Be a Member

It’s all about you. Real benefits make it easier to spend smarter and stress less.

Low Fees

No monthly charges. No maintenance fees. No gotchas. At Lafayette, we believe your money should stay with you.

Better Rates

Grow your money faster with nation leading rates recognized by Investopedia, The Wall Street Journal, and more.

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Real Member Benefits

Get paid early, save smarter, and skip the fees. It’s all designed to put you ahead, faster.​

Service With a Smile

Every feature, every interaction, every step is designed to make banking easier so you can focus on what matters most.​

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We can’t wait to meet you.

As a member of Lafayette Federal, you have access to over 5,000 shared credit union branches and more than 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs nationwide

Find a branch near you.

We have multiple convenient branch locations in the Washington Metropolitan area. Plus, our members can visit any shared branch across the country for simple transactions.

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Cabin John Financial Service Center

7741 Tuckerman Lane, Potomac, MD 20854

Columbia Heights Financial Service Center

1381 Kenyon Street NW, Washington, DC 20010

Crystal City Financial Service Center

2231 Crystal Drive Suite R150, Arlington, VA 22202

Fallsgrove Financial Service Center

14933-A Shady Grove Road, Rockville, MD 20850

Great Falls Financial Service Center – Coming Soon

9900 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA 22066

Greenbelt Financial Service Center

7537 Greenbelt Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Jack Welty Financial Service Center

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Room C. 1-80, Washington, DC 20523

Kensington Financial Service Center

3535 University Boulevard West, Kensington, MD 20895

McLean Financial Service Center

6890 Elm Street, McLean, VA 22101

SBA Financial Service Center

409 3rd Street SW Suite 105, Washington, DC 20024

Tower Oaks Financial Service Center

2701 Tower Oaks Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20852

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Disclosures

Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency.

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