US Bank Directory
Banks in Lake Charles, LA
18 FDIC-insured banks operate 44 offices in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and 8 credit unions have 11 offices.
Source: FDIC BankFind, data as of September 5, 2026; NCUA call report as of March 31, 2026; hours checked October 10, 2026.
Bank branch map: Lake Charles
Banks sit at the coordinates in their FDIC record; credit union offices at their NCUA address, located with the U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder. Point at a marker for today's hours, tap it for the address, directions and the bank's site.
Short answer: 26 banks and credit unions operate 55 locations in Lake Charles, according to the FDIC and the NCUA. 55 of them have coordinates on record and are on the map. 19 publish opening hours.
Branches: FDIC, NCUA. Streets: loading.
55 locations on the map
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All banks and credit unions in Lake Charles
Sorted by number of local branches. Each branch shows where its hours and phone number come from.
Short answer: JD Bank has the most locations in Lake Charles, with 6. It is followed by First Federal Bank of Louisiana (5), Chase (4), First Horizon (4). 7 banks have a single office in the city. Open any bank to see each address, today's hours where the bank publishes them and the phone number.
JD Bank Bank · 6
JD Bank has 6 branches in Lake Charles, 25 across Louisiana and 25 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Jennings, LA and show it operating since 1947. With $1.26 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 865 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Lake Charles location is the Sale Road Branch at 119 W Sale Rd, dating to 1964; the newest, at 4989 E Mcneese St, to 2013. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Sale Road Branch119 W Sale Rd, 70605
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Moss Bluff Branch120 Sam Houston Pkwy, 70611
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Highway 14 Office2726 Gerstner Memorial Dr, 70601
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Lake Charles - Nelson Road Branch4400 Nelson Rd, 70605
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Morganfield Branch4989 E Mcneese St, 70607
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Kirby Street Branch535 Kirby St, 70601
First Federal Bank of Louisiana Bank · 5
First Federal Bank of Louisiana has 5 branches in Lake Charles, 16 across Louisiana and 16 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Lake Charles, LA and show it operating since 1949. With $1.15 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 926 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Lake Charles location is its main office at 1135 Lake Shore Dr, dating to 1949; the newest, at 2025 W Walnut St, to 2014. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Main Office main office1135 Lake Shore Dr, 70601
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Walnut Grove Branch2025 W Walnut St, 70601
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324 East Mc Neese Street Branch324 E Mcneese St, 70605
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4093 Nelson Road Branch4093 Nelson Rd, 70605
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Lake Charles Branch640 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, 70611
b1BANK Bank · 4
b1BANK has 4 branches in Lake Charles, 44 across Louisiana and 63 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Baton Rouge, LA and show it operating since 2006. With $8.89 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 182 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Lake Charles location is the Moss Bluff Banking Center Branch at 1741 N Highway 171, dating to 1999; the newest, at 10085 Gulf Hwy, to 2012. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Grand Lake Banking Center Branch10085 Gulf Hwy, 70607
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Moss Bluff Banking Center Branch1741 N Highway 171, 70611
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Lake Charles - Gerstner Memorial Banking Center Branch3881 Gerstner Memorial Blvd, 70607
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Bibank Lake Charles - Ryan St Branch825 Ryan Street, 70601
Chase Bank · 4
Chase has 4 branches in Lake Charles, 104 across Louisiana and 5,176 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Columbus, OH and show it operating since 1824. With $4.09 trillion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 1 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Lake Charles location is the Lakeside Plaza Branch at 127 W Broad St, dating to 1889; the newest, at 825 Ryan St, to 1988. 2 of its 3 Lake Charles locations with published hours open on Saturday.
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Prien Branch1201 E Prien Lake Rd, 70601
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat 9 am to 12 pm; Sun not published
Hours: Chase branch locator (All The Places), checked Oct 10, 2026
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Lakeside Plaza Branch127 W Broad St, 70601
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: Chase branch locator (All The Places), checked Oct 10, 2026
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Nelson Road Branch4100 Nelson Rd, 70605
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat 9 am to 12 pm; Sun not published
Hours: Chase branch locator (All The Places), checked Oct 10, 2026
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Lake Charles Branch825 Ryan St, 70601
First Horizon Bank · 4
First Horizon has 4 branches in Lake Charles, 54 across Louisiana and 416 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Memphis, TN and show it operating since 1864. With $84.12 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 38 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Lake Charles location is the Nelson Road Branch at 4440 Nelson Rd, dating to 1966; the newest, at 2901 Ryan St, to 2004. None of its 4 Lake Charles locations with published hours lists Saturday hours.
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Grand Lake Branch10323 Gulf Hwy, 70607
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: First Horizon branch locator (All The Places), checked Oct 10, 2026
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Moss Bluff Branch284 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, 70611
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: First Horizon branch locator (All The Places), checked Oct 10, 2026
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Mid City Branch2901 Ryan St, 70601
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: First Horizon branch locator (All The Places), checked Oct 10, 2026
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Nelson Road Branch4440 Nelson Rd, 70605
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: First Horizon branch locator (All The Places), checked Oct 10, 2026
Catalyst Bank Bank · 3
Catalyst Bank has 3 branches in Lake Charles, 10 across Louisiana and 6 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Opelousas, LA and show it operating since 1922. With $286.8 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 2,549 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Lake Charles location is the Oak Park Branch at 2132 Oak Park Blvd, dating to 2013; the newest, at 4735 Nelson Rd, to 2026. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Oak Park Branch2132 Oak Park Blvd, 70601
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Moss Bluff Branch372 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, 70611
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Lakeside Bank Branch4735 Nelson Rd, 70605
Hancock Whitney Bank · 3
Hancock Whitney has 3 branches in Lake Charles, 97 across Louisiana and 186 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Gulfport, MS and show it operating since 1899. With $36.33 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 60 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Lake Charles location is the Ryan Street Branch at 3401 Ryan St, dating to 1959; the newest, at 1901 Country Club Rd, to 2010. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Country Club Branch1901 Country Club Rd, 70605
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Oak Park Branch2828 Highway 14, 70601
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Ryan Street Branch3401 Ryan St, 70605
Southwest Louisiana Credit Union Credit union · 3
Southwest Louisiana Credit Union has 3 officees in Lake Charles, 5 across Louisiana. It is based in Lake Charles, LA and $184.3 million in assets on March 31, 2026, according to its NCUA call report. None of its 3 Lake Charles locations with published hours lists Saturday hours.
Who can join: see the credit union's site.
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Main Office main office2255 E Mcneese St, 70607
All hours
Mon to Fri 8 am to 6 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: NCUA, March 31, 2026
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West 18Th Street317 W 18Th St, 70601
All hours
Mon to Fri 8 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: NCUA, March 31, 2026
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Swlacu Ryan Street Branch4056 Ryan St, 70605
All hours
Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: NCUA, March 31, 2026
Cse Credit Union Credit union · 2
Cse Credit Union has 2 officees in Lake Charles, 5 across Louisiana. It is based in Lake Charles, LA and $455.9 million in assets on March 31, 2026, according to its NCUA call report. None of its 2 Lake Charles locations with published hours lists Saturday hours.
Who can join: see the credit union's site.
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Main Office main office4321 Nelson Rd, 70605
All hours
Mon to Tue 8 am to 5 pm; Wed 9 am to 5 pm; Thu to Fri 8 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: NCUA, March 31, 2026
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Cse Federal Credit Union Moss Bluff1170 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, 70611
All hours
Mon to Tue 8 am to 5 pm; Wed 9 am to 5 pm; Thu to Fri 8 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: NCUA, March 31, 2026
FIDELITY BANK Bank · 2
FIDELITY BANK has 2 branches in Lake Charles, 24 across Louisiana and 28 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in New Orleans, LA and show it operating since 1908. With $1.23 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 879 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Lake Charles location is the Lake Charles Lpo Branch at 825 Ryan St Fl 2 Fl 2, dating to 2014; the newest, at 129 W College St, to 2022. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Lake Charles College Street Loan Production Office Branch129 W College St, 70605
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Lake Charles Lpo Branch825 Ryan St Fl 2 Fl 2, 70601
First National Bank in DeRidder Bank · 2
First National Bank in DeRidder has 2 branches in Lake Charles, 7 across Louisiana and 7 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Deridder, LA and show it operating since 1934. With $419.0 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 2,014 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Lake Charles location is the Moss Bluff Branch at 1838 N Highway 171, dating to 2013; the newest, at 5245 Nelson Rd, to 2014. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Moss Bluff Branch1838 N Highway 171, 70611
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Lake Charles Branch5245 Nelson Rd, 70605
Sabine State Bank Bank · 2
Sabine State Bank has 2 branches in Lake Charles, 46 across Louisiana and 51 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Many, LA and show it operating since 1902. With $1.35 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 821 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Lake Charles location is the Lake Charles Branch at 4121 Nelson Rd, dating to 2016; the newest, at 164 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, to 2021. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Moss Bluff Branch164 Sam Houston Jones Pkwy, 70611
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Lake Charles Branch4121 Nelson Rd, 70605
The Evangeline Bank Bank · 2
The Evangeline Bank has 2 branches in Lake Charles, 11 across Louisiana and 10 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Ville Platte, LA and show it operating since 1933. With $1.11 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 947 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. In FDIC branch records, its longest-running Lake Charles location is the Lake Charles Branch at 4251 Nelson Rd, dating to 2020; the newest, at 3101 E Mcneese St, to 2026. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Lake Charles Morganfield Branch3101 E Mcneese St, 70607
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Lake Charles Branch4251 Nelson Rd, 70605
Access of Louisiana Credit Union Credit union · 1
Access of Louisiana Credit Union has 1 office in Lake Charles, 2 across Louisiana. It is based in Lake Charles, LA and $44.7 million in assets on March 31, 2026, according to its NCUA call report. Its published hours do not list Saturday.
Who can join: see the credit union's site.
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Main Office main office519 Kirby St, 70601
All hours
Mon 8:30 am to 5 pm; Tue 9:30 am to 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am to 5 pm; Thu not published; Fri 8:30 am to 5 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: NCUA, March 31, 2026
Calcasieu Parish Employees Credit Union Credit union · 1
Calcasieu Parish Employees Credit Union has 1 office in Lake Charles, 1 across Louisiana. It is based in Lake Charles, LA and $18.5 million in assets on March 31, 2026, according to its NCUA call report. Its published hours do not list Saturday.
Who can join: see the credit union's site.
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Main Office main office1011 Lake Shore Dr Ste 500, 70601
All hours
Mon to Fri 1 pm to 5 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: NCUA, March 31, 2026
Calcasieu Teachers and Employees Credit Union Credit union · 1
Calcasieu Teachers and Employees Credit Union has 1 office in Lake Charles, 3 across Louisiana. It is based in Lake Charles, LA and $61.8 million in assets on March 31, 2026, according to its NCUA call report. Its published hours do not list Saturday.
Who can join: see the credit union's site.
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Main Office main office1690 E Mcneese St, 70607
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 4:30 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: NCUA, March 31, 2026
Capital One Bank · 1
Capital One has 1 branch in Lake Charles, 64 across Louisiana and 249 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Mclean, VA and show it operating since 1933. With $662.16 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 7 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Ryan Street Branch at 3225 Ryan St dates to 1958 in FDIC branch records. It opens on Saturday.
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Ryan Street Branch3225 Ryan St, 70601
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat 9 am to 12 pm; Sun closed
Hours: Capital One branch locator (All The Places), checked Oct 10, 2026
First National Bank of Louisiana Bank · 1
First National Bank of Louisiana has 1 branch in Lake Charles, 5 across Louisiana and 5 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Crowley, LA and show it operating since 1924. With $631.1 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 1,504 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Lake Charles Branch at 551 W Prien Lake Rd dates to 1995 in FDIC branch records. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Lake Charles Branch551 W Prien Lake Rd, 70601
G. C. A. Credit Union Credit union · 1
G. C. A. Credit Union has 1 office in Lake Charles, 1 across Louisiana. It is based in Lake Charles, LA and $4.1 million in assets on March 31, 2026, according to its NCUA call report. Its published hours do not list Saturday.
Who can join: see the credit union's site.
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Main Office main office625B Petro Point Dr, 70607
All hours
Mon to Fri 8:15 am to 4:15 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: NCUA, March 31, 2026
Huntington Bank · 1
Huntington has 1 branch in Lake Charles, 24 across Louisiana and 1,477 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Columbus, OH and show it operating since 1866. With $283.07 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 15 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Lake Charles Branch at 2315 E Mcneese St dates to 2021 in FDIC branch records. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Lake Charles Branch2315 E Mcneese St, 70607
Investar Bank Bank · 1
Investar Bank has 1 branch in Lake Charles, 21 across Louisiana and 38 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Baton Rouge, LA and show it operating since 2006. With $3.85 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 347 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Country Club Branch at 2089 Country Club Rd dates to 2020 in FDIC branch records. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Country Club Branch2089 Country Club Rd, 70605
Merchants & Farmers Bank Bank · 1
Merchants & Farmers Bank has 1 branch in Lake Charles, 9 across Louisiana and 9 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Leesville, LA and show it operating since 1928. With $541.4 million in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 1,700 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Lake Charles Branch at 4091 Nelson Rd dates to 2008 in FDIC branch records. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Lake Charles Branch4091 Nelson Rd, 70605
Northrop Grumman Credit Union Credit union · 1
Northrop Grumman Credit Union has 1 office in Lake Charles, 1 across Louisiana. It is based in Gardena, CA and $1.65 billion in assets on March 31, 2026, according to its NCUA call report. Its published hours do not list Saturday.
Who can join: see the credit union's site.
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Lake Charles4400 Sen J Bennett Johnston Ave, 70615
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 1 pm; Sat to Sun not published
Hours: NCUA, March 31, 2026
Pelican Credit Union Credit union · 1
Pelican Credit Union has 1 office in Lake Charles, 19 across Louisiana. It is based in Baton Rouge, LA and $827.2 million in assets on March 31, 2026, according to its NCUA call report. It opens on Saturday.
Who can join: see the credit union's site.
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Lake Charles2231 Oak Park Blvd, 70601
All hours
Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm; Sat 9 am to 1 pm; Sun not published
Hours: NCUA, March 31, 2026
Red River Bank Bank · 1
Red River Bank has 1 branch in Lake Charles, 28 across Louisiana and 29 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in Alexandria, LA and show it operating since 1999. With $3.31 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 387 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The Country Club Banking Center Branch at 1855 Country Club Rd dates to 2021 in FDIC branch records. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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Country Club Banking Center Branch1855 Country Club Rd, 70605
Woodforest Bank · 1
Woodforest has 1 branch in Lake Charles, 19 across Louisiana and 743 nationwide. FDIC records list its main office in The Woodlands, TX and show it operating since 1980. With $8.98 billion in total assets on June 30, 2026, it ranks No. 181 of 4,232 U.S. banks by total assets. The 8152 Lake Charles Louisiana Walmart Branch at 2500 N. Martin L King Hwy dates to 2008 in FDIC branch records. It does not publish hours in the sources this page uses; check its site before you go.
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8152 Lake Charles Louisiana Walmart Branch2500 N. Martin L King Hwy, 70601
Join a credit union in Lake Charles
8 credit unions have 11 offices here: Southwest Louisiana Credit Union, Cse Credit Union, Northrop Grumman Credit Union, Pelican Credit Union, Calcasieu Teachers and Employees Credit Union and Access of Louisiana Credit Union and 2 more. Each office is listed above with the phone and the hours it filed with the NCUA (call report as of March 31, 2026). Who can join each one is on its own site; the credit unions in Lake Charles page has every office in the state's directory.
Banking in Lake Charles: the local picture
Short answer: 18 banks run 44 branches in Lake Charles according to the FDIC. A population estimate for this place is not available from the Census Bureau, so branches per resident are not shown.
Of the 18 banks, 1 has its main office in Lake Charles, 11 elsewhere in Louisiana and 6 out of state, according to the FDIC.
The bank with the longest record here is Chase, operating since 1824 according to the FDIC. In FDIC branch records, the longest-running branch is Chase's office at 127 W Broad St, dating to 1889; the newest is The Evangeline Bank's at 3101 E Mcneese St, from 2026.
8 credit unions have 11 offices in Lake Charles, according to the NCUA. Who can join each one is on the credit unions page.
Of the 19 locations with published hours. 4 open on Saturday. 36 locations have no published hours in these sources.
Banks by ZIP code in Lake Charles
Offices grouped by the ZIP code in their FDIC or NCUA record.
Short answer: ZIP 70601 has the most bank and credit union offices in Lake Charles (19), followed by 70605 (18) and 70607 (9). Offices are spread across 5 ZIP codes.
| ZIP code | Offices | Institutions | Most offices |
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| 70601 | 19 | 15 | Chase, First Federal Bank of Louisiana, JD Bank |
| 70605 | 18 | 15 | First Federal Bank of Louisiana, Hancock Whitney, JD Bank |
| 70607 | 9 | 8 | b1BANK, Calcasieu Teachers and Employees Credit Union, First Horizon |
| 70611 | 8 | 8 | Catalyst Bank, Cse Credit Union, First Federal Bank of Louisiana |
| 70615 | 1 | 1 | Northrop Grumman Credit Union |
Banks and credit unions open on Saturday in Lake Charles
Short answer: 4 of the 19 Lake Charles locations with published hours open on Saturday, run by 3 institutions.
- Chase: 2 of 4 branches (1201 E Prien Lake Rd: Saturday 9 am to 12 pm, and 1 more)
- Capital One: 1 of 1 branch (3225 Ryan St: Saturday 9 am to 12 pm)
- Pelican Credit Union: 1 of 1 office (2231 Oak Park Blvd: Saturday 9 am to 1 pm)
Credit union hours are the text each credit union filed with the NCUA, call report as of March 31, 2026; a day the filing does not mention is shown as not published, never as closed. Bank branches show hours only where the bank publishes them in a source this page uses; 36 of the 55 locations here have no published hours yet. The source and date sit under each office. Banks and credit unions often close on Federal Reserve holidays; call ahead.
Chase, Bank of America and other national banks
Which big national banks have branches in Lake Charles, and where the nearest one is if they do not.
Short answer: In Lake Charles: Chase (4), Huntington (1). No branches in Lake Charles: Wells Fargo, Bank of America, PNC Bank, U.S. Bank, Truist, Fifth Third Bank, Regions Bank (nearest in Lafayette, 70 mi), TD Bank, BMO.
| Bank | In Lake Charles | Nearest branch if none here |
|---|---|---|
| Chase | 4 branches | here |
| Huntington | 1 branch | here |
| Wells Fargo | None | none in Louisiana |
| Bank of America | None | none in Louisiana |
| PNC Bank | None | none in Louisiana |
| U.S. Bank | None | none in Louisiana |
| Truist | None | none in Louisiana |
| Fifth Third Bank | None | none in Louisiana |
| Regions Bank | None | Lafayette, 70 miles away |
| TD Bank | None | none in Louisiana |
| BMO | None | none in Louisiana |
Branch counts from FDIC BankFind as of September 5, 2026. Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Lake Charles to the nearest branch in Louisiana.
What your savings could earn
National benchmarks and the best published offers, from the Banrox Bank Rates tracker. Enter your own balance and rate to compare.
Short answer: At the national average savings rate of 0.38%, $10,000 kept in savings for a year earns about $38. The best published savings rate in the tracker, 3.75% at CIT Bank, earns about $375. The national average 12-month CD pays 1.71%.
| Offer | Bank | APY | Term | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savings | CIT Bank | 3.75% | none | $5,000 |
| Savings | Barclays | 3.50% | none | $0 |
| Savings | Marcus by Goldman Sachs | 3.40% | none | $0 |
| CD | Synchrony Bank | 4.35% | 60 Months | $0 |
| CD | Marcus by Goldman Sachs | 4.35% | 24 Months | $500 |
| CD | American Express National Bank | 4.25% | 10 Months | $0 |
Rates are the banks' published APYs as tracked on the Banrox Bank Rates page, with the date next to each benchmark; they are not offers from Banrox and can change daily. Interest is before tax. The best offers are mostly online banks and are open to Lake Charles residents like anyone else.
Banks near Lake Charles
Nearby cities with at least two banks, by straight-line distance. Counts from FDIC BankFind.
Short answer: The closest towns with more choice are Westlake (4 miles) and Sulphur (8 miles). Sulphur, 8 miles away, has the most banks nearby: 13.
| City | Distance | Banks | Branches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks in Westlake, LA | 4 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Banks in Sulphur, LA | 8 mi | 13 | 16 |
| Banks in Iowa, LA | 12 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Vinton, LA | 22 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Welsh, LA | 24 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Banks in Kinder, LA | 29 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Lake Arthur, LA | 33 mi | 2 | 2 |
| Banks in Jennings, LA | 33 mi | 6 | 7 |
Bank branch openings and closings in Lake Charles
FDIC branch records, between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026.
Short answer: FDIC branch records show 2 branch openings in Lake Charles between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026.
| Date | Change | Bank | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Opened | The Evangeline Bank | 3101 E Mcneese St, 70607 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Opened | Catalyst Bank | 4735 Nelson Rd, 70605 |
Effective dates as recorded in FDIC BankFind branch history. Closings and relocations are not tracked by the sources this page uses yet. Credit union offices are not included; the NCUA does not publish opening dates.
Banks and credit unions based in Lake Charles
Short answer: 7 institutions have their main office in Lake Charles: First Federal Bank of Louisiana, Southwest Louisiana Credit Union, Cse Credit Union and Calcasieu Teachers and Employees Credit Union and 3 more.
| Institution | Type | Total assets, June 30, 2026 | Offices here |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Federal Bank of Louisiana | Bank | $1.15 billion | 5 |
| Southwest Louisiana Credit Union | Credit union | $184.3 million | 3 |
| Cse Credit Union | Credit union | $455.9 million | 2 |
| Calcasieu Teachers and Employees Credit Union | Credit union | $61.8 million | 1 |
| Access of Louisiana Credit Union | Credit union | $44.7 million | 1 |
| Calcasieu Parish Employees Credit Union | Credit union | $18.5 million | 1 |
| G. C. A. Credit Union | Credit union | $4.1 million | 1 |
Banks: FDIC BankFind (community-bank flag and assets). Credit unions: NCUA call report.
Largest banks in Lake Charles by total assets
Ranked by each bank's total assets on its FDIC balance sheet, which covers the whole bank, not only its Lake Charles offices.
Short answer: Chase is the largest bank with offices in Lake Charles, with $4.09 trillion in total assets on June 30, 2026, No. 1 among U.S. banks by total assets. Capital One is second with $662.16 billion. 1 of the 18 bank is headquartered here. Local deposit shares will follow once the FDIC Summary of Deposits is imported.
| Bank | Total assets | Rank | Offices here | Main office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | $4.09 trillion | No. 1 | 4 | Columbus, OH |
| Capital One | $662.16 billion | No. 7 | 1 | Mclean, VA |
| Huntington | $283.07 billion | No. 15 | 1 | Columbus, OH |
| First Horizon | $84.12 billion | No. 38 | 4 | Memphis, TN |
| Hancock Whitney | $36.33 billion | No. 60 | 3 | Gulfport, MS |
| Woodforest | $8.98 billion | No. 181 | 1 | The Woodlands, TX |
| b1BANK | $8.89 billion | No. 182 | 4 | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Investar Bank | $3.85 billion | No. 347 | 1 | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Red River Bank | $3.31 billion | No. 387 | 1 | Alexandria, LA |
| Sabine State Bank | $1.35 billion | No. 821 | 2 | Many, LA |
Total assets and ranks from FDIC BankFind as of June 30, 2026. Rank is among active banks that report total assets to the FDIC.
Banks in Lake Charles: FAQ
How many banks are in Lake Charles, LA?
Lake Charles has 18 banks with 44 branches and 8 credit unions with 11 offices, according to FDIC data as of September 5, 2026 and NCUA data as of March 31, 2026.
Which bank has the most branches in Lake Charles?
JD Bank, with 6. First Federal Bank of Louisiana has 5 and Chase has 4.
Is there a JD Bank in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes. FDIC data lists 6 JD Bank branches in Lake Charles as of September 5, 2026. Its branches are listed under JD Bank above, with the address and directions for each.
Is there a First Federal Bank of Louisiana in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes. FDIC data lists 5 First Federal Bank of Louisiana branches in Lake Charles as of September 5, 2026, the main office at 1135 Lake Shore Dr. Its branches are listed under First Federal Bank of Louisiana above, with the address and directions for each.
Is there a Chase in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes. FDIC data lists 4 Chase branches in Lake Charles as of September 5, 2026. Its branches are listed under Chase above, with the address and directions for each.
Which banks in Lake Charles are open on Saturday?
Chase, Capital One and Pelican Credit Union publish Saturday hours for one or more Lake Charles locations. The Saturday section above lists each one with its hours. 36 of the 55 locations here do not publish hours in the sources this page uses; call ahead.
Which banks are headquartered in Lake Charles?
First Federal Bank of Louisiana, Southwest Louisiana Credit Union, Cse Credit Union, Calcasieu Teachers and Employees Credit Union and Access of Louisiana Credit Union and 2 more have their main office in Lake Charles, according to the FDIC and the NCUA.
What is the oldest bank in Lake Charles?
Chase has the longest record among banks with a branch here: the FDIC shows it operating since 1824.
Which credit unions can I join in Lake Charles?
Southwest Louisiana Credit Union, Cse Credit Union, Northrop Grumman Credit Union and Pelican Credit Union and 4 more have offices in Lake Charles. Check each credit union's membership rules before you apply.
Did any bank branches open or close in Lake Charles in the past year?
FDIC branch records show 2 branch openings between September 5, 2025 and September 5, 2026. Closings and relocations are not tracked by the sources this page uses yet.
Where can I find more banks near Lake Charles?
Nearby cities with more banks include Westlake, Sulphur, Iowa. Westlake is 4 miles away with 3 banks.
How we build this page
Every figure above comes from one of these sources. Nothing is typed by hand, nothing is estimated.
| Data | Source | License | Updated | Data as of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDIC-insured banks: branches, main offices, total assets, dates established | FDIC BankFind Suite API | Public data (U.S. government) | Monthly import | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Credit union offices, phones and hours as filed with the NCUA, total assets | NCUA call report data | Public data (U.S. government) | Quarterly import | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Map coordinates of 11 credit union offices whose NCUA record has none, from the office address | U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder | Public data (U.S. government) | With each NCUA import | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Bank branch hours, phones and branch pages (8 of 44 branches: Capital One, Chase, First Horizon) | The banks' own branch locators, collected by All The Places | CC0 (All The Places data); each bank's locator is the primary source | Weekly spider run, monthly refresh here | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Savings and CD rates, national averages | Banrox Bank Rates | Banrox, from the banks' own rate pages and FDIC national rates | Weekly | see each rate |
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