At Essential Credit Union, our members have a portfolio of products available to them including deposit and certificate accounts, personal and auto loans, mortgages, as well as an assortment of business accounts and lines of credit.
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Monday - Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
Physical Address
21925 Highway 1 South
Plaquemine, LA 70764
Mailing Address
Post Office Box 66278
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Plaquemine families have relied on Essential Credit Union for their financial needs for generations. We understand how important your financial well-being is, so we offer top-notch financial services at competitive rates.
Exceptional Service = Steady Growth
Your savings are safe and secure.
Serving locals in Plaquemine and near Addis and Brusly.
Low-cost, reliable financial services.
Unlike traditional banks, Essential Credit Union is a member-owned cooperative. That means we prioritize your financial success, not shareholder profits.
Experience the difference in banking with a community focus. We put your needs at the heart of everything we do, offering a variety of services to help you achieve your financial goals.
Have questions about your banking options? Our friendly representatives at Essential Credit Union are here to help! Call us directly at 1-888-369-2207 to discuss your financial goals.
Phone: 1-888-369-2207
Chat with our team online!
Email: eservices@essentialcu.org
At Essential Credit Union, our members have a portfolio of products available to them including deposit and certificate accounts, personal and auto loans, mortgages, as well as an assortment of business accounts and lines of credit.
In addition to our branches in Gonzales, Baton Rouge, Plaquemine and Walker, our members have access to their accounts 24/7 with the availability of Online Banking via desktop or mobile app.
Anyone who lives, works, or worships in Essential Credit Union’s service area is eligible for membership. Our service area includes 9 parishes in the Greater Baton Rouge area: Ascension, Livingston, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, St. Helena, West Feliciana, East Feliciana, New Roads, and Iberville. Our service area also extends into Texas, servicing the Post Offices in the following cities: Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Seabrook, Pearland East, Pearland West, South Houston, Channelview, and Galena Park.
You can apply online by clicking here or you can go to one of our branches located in Baton Rouge, Gonzales, Walker and Plaquemine and apply in-person. All it takes is a $5 minimum deposit to become a member and enjoy all of the products and services Essential Credit Union has to offer.
In addition to our branches in Gonzales, Baton Rouge, Plaquemine and Walker, members can speak to Essential Credit Union representatives via the chat feature on our website, by calling the Contact Center at 1.866.791.4169, or by emailing eservices@essentialcu.org.
At Essential Credit Union, we understand how important it is to have easy access to your cash. That's why we offer our members surcharge-free ATM withdrawals across the country.
Thanks to our partnerships with networks like Dolphin Network, CO-OP Shared Branching, and CUliance, finding a fee-free ATM is a breeze, no matter where your travels take you.
Cool new look, same great service!
We're excited to announce the Plaquemine lobby renovations are complete and is now open and we're celebrating! Please join us for our Grand Reopening Event!
Date: Tuesday, July 30th
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Plaquemine Branch
At Essential Credit Union, we understand how important it is to have easy access to your cash. That's why we offer our members surcharge-free ATM withdrawals across the country.
Thanks to our partnerships with networks like Dolphin Network, CO-OP Shared Branching, and CUliance, finding a fee-free ATM is a breeze, no matter where your travels take you.