Opening an account at Neighbors is simple, secure, quick, and convenient!
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Resident Alien.
Here is what you will need to apply:
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Social Security Number
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Government issued identification
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Credit/debit card or existing bank account details to fund your new account
Pending Application?
Continue or check the status of an application that you previously saved
For your protection, the system will automatically log you off if there is no activity for 30 minutes. All information will be lost if this occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to become a NFCU Member?
To apply online:
- You must be 18 or over. Applicants under the age 18 must have a parent or a legal guardian as a joint owner.
- You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Resident Alien.
- You live, work, worship, or attend school in the one of the following communities:
- I do not live in one of the communities listed above, however, I would still like to join the credit union by supporting the Neighbors Community Impact Foundation. With this option, Neighbors will make a donation on your behalf to the Neighbors Community Impact Foundation.
Will NFCU check my credit when I apply for an account online?
Yes. you must authorize NFCU to obtain a credit report for credit review and evaluation purposes. Other entities such as ChexSystems may be pulled as well to determine your eligibility.
Who do I contact with questions regarding my application?
You may contact our Contact Center at 225-819-2178, Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:30pm.
How do I fund my new account?
Funding is required for online account opening. Below are a list of ways you can fund your new account online:
- By electronic check (also known as ACH) up to $5,000.
- By credit or debit card using Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express up to $5,000.
Adding someone as a joint on the account?
Great! Just remind them they will need to provide the same information as outlined above.
IMPORTANT ACCOUNT OPENING INFORMATION:
To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account.
What this means for you: When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth, and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents.