Ready, Set, Switch!
Switching banks may seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Our Switch Guide makes moving your everyday banking a breeze—so you can start enjoying your membership sooner.
Step 1: Establish Your Membership
Not a Lafayette Federal Member yet? Open your membership online in just a few minutes with our quick and easy online application.
For a limited time, earn up to $300 in bonuses1 when you join Lafayette Federal!
Step 2: Register Your Online & Mobile Banking Account
Get the freedom to bank wherever you go with secure, 24/7, on-the-go access to manage your Lafayette Federal accounts on your schedule with our online and mobile banking.
Online Banking Features to Explore
- View account balances
- Make or schedule transfers
- Mobile deposit checks
- Pay bills conveniently
- Manage your card controls
- And more!
Don’t forget to download our mobile app to take your banking with you wherever you go!
Step 3: Switch Your Direct Deposit
Move your paycheck to Lafayette Federal using our secure online Direct Deposit Switch Tool in minutes! Plus, earn a $100 bonus2 when you switch your direct deposit to Lafayette Federal. To get started, navigate to the Direct Deposit section of your Online Banking account and follow the prompts—we’ll help make the transition simple. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy receiving your paycheck up to 2 days early!3
Log into Online Banking
Access the web version of your Lafayette Federal online banking account via your mobile browser or desktop. If you need to find your Lafayette Federal account number select your desired account, once selected tap the “account info” text to view your account number securely.
Begin the Direct Deposit Process
Select the menu icon in the top left of your window pane to begin the direct deposit process.
Select the “More” tab
Next, navigate to the “More” tab to locate the Direct Deposit Switch Tool.
Follow the Prompts and Earn Your $100 Cash Bonus
Select “Direct Deposit” and start maximizing your earnings. Use our direct deposit tool to connect with your payroll provider’s website and earn your bonus within 90 days of establishing direct deposit with Lafayette Federal.



Step 4: Personalize Your Banking Experience
Everyone banks a little differently— make your experience your own by customizing how you manage your money with Lafayette Federal online and mobile banking.
- Set alerts to stay on top of account and transaction activity in real-time
- Set up 2-Factor Authentication to keep your account safe and secure
- Manage card controls for your debit or credit cards
- Go paperless with eStatements for easy, anytime access
- Customize your digital banking settings so everything works the way you like, every day
Step 5: Move Your Automatic Payments
Update recurring payments and subscriptions to your new Lafayette Federal checking account to avoid missed payments and keep all your banking activities in one convenient place.
Don’t forget to switch your:
- Utility bills
- Streaming services
- Insurance
- Any other monthly bills
Step 6: Enroll in Credit Score
Stay informed and take control of your financial health with our FREE Credit Score Tool. Our free Credit Score Tool gives you instant access to your score—without affecting your credit—and guidance to help you improve it over time.
- Access your real-time score for free, anytime
- No impact to your credit when you check
- See what impacts your score most
- Get actionable tips to build better credit habits
- Track your progress as you work toward your goals
Step 7: Enjoy Your Member Benefits
Now you’re all set! Take advantage of everything your Lafayette Federal membership has to offer.
- Competitive rates
- Low-fee accounts
- Nationwide shared branches with access to surcharge-free ATMs
- Digital banking tools
- Early direct deposit3
- …and more!
Disclosures
¹Lafayette 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 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 receive $50, member must 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 receive $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 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.
2Lafayette Federal membership is required. Offer not available to existing Lafayette Federal members with previously established direct deposit. You can receive only one direct deposit related bonus per membership. Offer is good for one-time use per membership. Offer is valid through December 31, 2026. 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. $100 will be deposited within 90 days of verification of member’s initial QDD. $50 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.10% APY (Annual Percentage Yield) on LFCU share savings account balances. Your savings are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration, an agency of the U.S. government.
3Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer and standard fraud prevention screening. We generally make these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date. Early access is available for personal accounts only, and is offered at the discretion of the Credit Union. We reserve the right to cancel the service at any time without notice. Dividends will begin to accrue on the day early pay funds are received.