Your Financial Services Hub in St. Mary Parish

Serving Franklin, Baldwin, Berwick, and Nearby Areas with Dependable Banking Services

St. Mary Parish’s agricultural roots began with early settlers who built successful sugar plantations. Today, sugarcane remains central to the local economy, alongside petroleum, fishing, rice, and soybeans. These industries have kept St. Mary Parish productive and evolving. A parish with this level of growth deserves financial and banking solutions designed to keep pace, and we are here to serve the people of St. Mary Parish with the tools and services they need to keep building on everything this community has already achieved.

We believe banking should be accessible anytime and anywhere, which is why we are bringing our digital banking services to the St. Mary Parish community with the same level of products and exceptional service available in our physical branches.

As a member of First Pioneers, you are also an owner of the credit union, with access to a wide selection of financial products and services, such as checking and savings accounts, youth accounts, low-APR and no-fee credit cards, and flexible loan options, along with a voice in how the credit union operates.

And whenever you need us, our team is here and ready to assist. Below are just a few of the products available to our members in St. Mary:

Checking Accounts

Options for everyday spending, including an instant debit card and free digital banking

Auto Loans

Pre-approval and low monthly payments, with some of the best rates in the area

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Savings Accounts

Multiple ways to save, all with competitive dividends to help your money grow

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Home Loans

Competitive rates on mortgages, refinancing, and HELOCs to help you achieve your homeownership goals

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Explorer Accounts

No-fee checking and savings for kids, with dividends and fun prizes to build good money habits early

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Personal Loans

Tailored personal loan options with great rates for other financial needs

Enjoy Our Membership Perks Right at Your Fingertips

When you join the First Pioneers family, you’ll tap into exclusive perks along with the convenience of our mobile app features.

Mobile App

Secure, easy access to your account anytime, anywhere

Zelle

Send, request, and split money with ease, right from the First Pioneers mobile app

Early Pay

Get your paycheck up to two days early with direct deposit through First Pioneers

Choose First Pioneers for Your Banking Needs in St. Mary Parish. Become a Member Today.

Joining First Pioneers is simple and can be completed online in just a few steps.

If you live, work, worship, or attend school in Franklin, Baldwin, Berwick, or nearby communities in St. Mary Parish, or if an immediate family member is already a member, you are eligible to join.

We also proudly serve members in Lafayette, Acadia, St. Martin, Vermilion, Iberia, St. Landry, Cameron, Calcasieu, Beauregard, and Jefferson Davis Parishes.

Click the button below to fill out our online application or get in touch by phone or visit one of our local credit unions in Lafayette or New Iberia to learn more about what we offer.

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