» Share (Savings) Accounts
Your Ownership or “Share” of the credit union.
A “Share” account is the same as a “Savings” account at other financial institutions. It is called a “Share” account because it represents you “share” or ownership of the credit union. Access of Louisiana requires a $25.00 balance in this account to be considered a member.
- Dividends are compounded and credited quarterly based on the average daily balance method. To obtain dividends you must maintain $50.00 for the dividend period.
» Share Draft (Checking) Account
- Our Checking Accounts can be opened with a minimum deposit of $25.00*.
- No Minimum Balance Requirement
- UNLIMITED check writing
- Many check designs and styles to choose from
- Monthly member statements
- No charge for on-line bill pay system
- *New accounts opened contingent on clearing Chex Systems
- Receive the same benefits as our regular checking and a few extras.
- With a combined deposit total of $25,000.00 or greater you are eligible for the following:
- Free checks (select from 3 styles)
- No monthly service charge
Are your paydays sometimes too far apart? Avoid costly merchants' fees by opting in to Access of Louisiana’s Overdraft Protection program. It prevents your checks from being returned if you overdraw your account. To opt in for the convenient AOLFCU Overdraft Protection, contact our Member Service Representatives at 337-533-1808.
» Certificates
Share Certificates are similar to Certificates of Deposit (CDs) at other financial institutions. Our share certificate allows you a short-term investment opportunity for a higher rate than your primary share account with just a minimum balance of $500.00. Dividends are compounded and credited monthly. Terms range from 6 months to 36 months.
Earn .25% more on your Share Certificate Deposit with an active checking, savings or loan. Qualifications are as follows:
- Member must be age 55 and over.
- A share account must be open with a minimum $25.00 deposit.
- A share draft account must be opened and maintained with a minimum deposit of $25.00 (subject to approval)
» IRA's
Saving for the future! IRA stands for “individual Retirement Account,” and Access of Louisiana FCU offers several of these tax advantaged savings accounts. The types of IRAs we offer are:
- Traditional
- Roth
- Coverdell Education Savings
- IRA Share
A traditional IRA is a special type of savings plan designed to help the owner save for retirement. It offers tax-deferred earnings and the possibility of tax-deductible contributions.
This is a "back-ended" IRA type, which is funded with non-deductible contributions and gives owners the opportunity for tax-free withdrawals. You can let your money grow tax-free in the Roth IRA Account for as long as you like.
The Coverdell Education Savings IRA's sole purpose is to help pay the higher education expenses of the child named on the account. But a Coverdell Education Savings IRA alone may not be enough to cover the cost of college. It should be viewed as a start for college savings.
IRA Share Accounts help your retirement savings grow at a faster pace. Your dividends are compounded and deposited quarterly. IRA Share Accounts provides you with a great, risk-free option for your retirement savings, with additional return to you through competitive dividend rates.
Contact the Credit Union to obtain more information on all IRA Accounts.
» Holiday Club Accounts
Start planning for Christmas early. With no minimum balance, no monthly service fee, and the same dividend rate as your regular shares, you can open your account any time during the year and the funds accumulate until the end of October ( payroll deduction or direct deposit is the best way to reach your goal). On the first business day of November funds are deposited into your share account for the accumulated amount in the club account. ***There is an early withdrawal penalty of $25 for any withdrawal before November 1st.
» Johnny Appleseed Kid's Club
Access of Louisiana Federal Credit Union is a proud sponsor of this club for children 12 and under.
When you join, you’ll start receiving a postcard every other month. Bring the card to the Credit Union, make at least a $5.00 deposit to your savings account, and you’ll receive a different gift every other month. We’ll have water puzzles, colored pencils, sunglasses, Frisbees, penlights, and lots of other surprises.
Just for becoming a member of the club, you’ll get a calendar and a book. The calendar has a dime-saver and a good ecology idea for each month. The ideas, and the pictures to illustrate them, are from club members.
You too can submit ideas, and if your idea is one of the 12 best, you’ll get your idea printed in a future calendar along with your name and photo. Plus you’ll win $50.
Call us at 337-533-1808 or visit Access of Louisiana Federal Credit Union for information on how to join the Johnny Appleseed Club. It’s free, just for being a member of Access of Louisiana Federal Credit Union.
» Lucky Lagniappe Savings Account
What is Lucky Lagniappe Savings?
It's a special term deposit account at Access of Louisiana Federal Credit Union that helps you build your savings while giving you a chance to win monthly and quarterly cash prizes! Every $20 deposit into this account gets you a chance to win - up to five chances every month. Plus, all the money deposited into the Lucky Lagniappe Savings account is still yours and helps to build your savings.
How do I open an account?
You can open a Lucky Lagniappe Savings account by visiting one of our convenient branch locations. You can even set up direct deposit or scheduled transfers to increase your chance to win.
What are the prizes?
- Each $20 deposit gives you a chance to win an annual prize of $5,000
- Each $20 deposit gives you a chance to win a quarterly prize of up to $1,000
- Each $20 deposit gives you a chance to win a monthly prize of up to $100
Additional drawings for Access of Louisiana Federal Credit Union members ONLY!
- Each $20 deposit gives you a chance to win an annual prize of $1,000
- Each $20 deposit gives you a chance to win a quarterly prize of up to $250
- Each $20 deposit gives you a chance to win a monthly prize of up to $100
What are the requirements to open a Lucky Lagniappe Savings?
- Access of Louisiana Federal Credit Union member with account(s) in good standing
- Organization, Trust and other legal entity accounts are not eligible for this account
What is a term deposit account?
A term deposit account is a special savings account. You earn a specified dividend if the term deposit account is held for the full term; in the case of Lucky Lagniappe Savings, the term is 12 months.
Why should I open a Lucky Savers account?
It pays to save! You can win monthly and quarterly prizes! With regular deposits into your Lucky Savers account, you are guaranteed to have money saved at the end of the year.
See official rules here
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