We're honored to be nominated for Best Credit Union in The Advocate's Best of Baton Rouge competition! Your support helps us continue to serve our community with exceptional service and care. Let’s show Baton Rouge why Essential Credit Union is #1
Click here to cast your vote: https://www.votebatonrouge.com/EssentialCreditUnion
You can vote once per day now through January 24th! Thank you for being part of our family—your vote means the world to us!
In an abundance of caution for our members and staff, all branches and offices will remain closed through Wednesday, January 22nd. ACH will still be posted. For immediate account access, please utilize Online or Mobile Banking.
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Choosing the right credit card is easier than ever. Whether you want to pay down balances faster, maximize cash back, earn rewards or begin building your credit history, we have the ideal card for you!
No matter which card you choose, you'll enjoy valuable features.
If you're new to Essential and have not yet established a membership, you will need to do that first. Becoming a member requires a share account and there is a $5 minimum to open a share account (In the credit union world a share account is similar to a savings account).
Once you have established membership, you can then apply for a VISA credit card within Online or Mobile Banking.
Thanks for already being a member! The easiest and fastest way to add apply for a Visa Credit Card is to do so within Online or Mobile Banking. Just follow these simple steps:
From here, you can complete the application quick and securely!