District of Columbia has 28 federally insured credit unions with their headquarters in the state (43rd most among the 50 states and DC). Together they hold about $11.7 billion in assets and serve about 316,526 members. 28 are federally chartered and 0 are state-chartered. The ten largest are below.
| # | Credit union | City | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bank Fund Staff Credit Union | Washington | $7.1 billion | 105,152 |
| 2 | Wright Patman Congressional Credit Union | Washington | $1.3 billion | 52,232 |
| 3 | Idb Global Credit Union | Washington | $842 million | 14,241 |
| 4 | Department of Commerce Credit Union | Washington | $739 million | 28,919 |
| 5 | Library of Congress Credit Union | Washington | $338 million | 9,954 |
| 6 | O.A.S. Staff Credit Union | Washington | $282 million | 8,722 |
| 7 | Department of the Interior Credit Union | Washington | $268 million | 19,070 |
| 8 | Treasury Department Credit Union | Washington | $177 million | 10,677 |
| 9 | Dept of Labor Credit Union | Washington | $138 million | 8,720 |
| 10 | F R B Credit Union | Washington | $123 million | 5,748 |
Federally insured credit unions are backed by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), run by the NCUA, which protects member deposits up to $250,000 per member, per credit union, per ownership category. Not sure whether a credit union is right for you? Read credit unions and banks: what is the difference?
Frequently asked questions
How many credit unions are in District of Columbia?
There are 28 federally insured credit unions headquartered in District of Columbia (NCUA call report, 06/30/2026). Many also serve members elsewhere through shared branching and online banking.
What is the largest credit union in District of Columbia?
Bank Fund Staff Credit Union, based in Washington, with $7.1 billion in assets and 105,152 members (NCUA, 06/30/2026).
Are credit union deposits insured?
Yes, at federally insured credit unions: the NCUA insures member deposits up to $250,000 per member, per credit union, per ownership category, through the NCUSIF.