Serving Vermilion Parish with Local Banking You Can Trust

Delivering Reliable Financial Solutions and Personalized Service to Abbeville, Kaplan, Maurice, Gueydan, Erath, and Nearby Communities

Vermilion Parish is powered by its hardworking families whose dedication fuels the strength of our agricultural fields and marine industries. The community is built on resilience, connection, and pride in a job well done. First Pioneers FCU shares that same commitment to hard work and integrity by offering personal financial solutions that help them save, borrow, and plan for what matters most while staying rooted in the community we call home.

For more than seventy years, First Pioneers FCU has stood by the people of Acadiana, helping local families and individuals build stronger financial futures. We are a not-for-profit credit union, which means every decision we make is focused on benefiting our members and our community in Abbeville, Kaplan, Maurice, Gueydan, Erath, and surrounding communities in Vermilion Parish. Our purpose is to support each member’s financial journey and make sure they have the guidance and resources needed to succeed.

As a member of First Pioneers, you become part of a cooperative where your voice matters. You help shape how the credit union is managed while gaining access to a complete range of financial products and services. You can count on us for secure checking and savings accounts, youth accounts that build financial confidence, low-rate credit cards without extra fees, and flexible loan solutions. The First Pioneers team provides the personal attention and support you deserve every step of the way.

Take a look at some of the financial services available exclusively to our members. We’ve made it simple to bank online, so you can access your accounts and services from anywhere in Vermilion Parish.

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.

Experience Better Banking in Vermilion Parish with First Pioneers

Becoming a member of First Pioneers is simple.

If you live, work, worship, or attend school in Abbeville, Kaplan, Maurice, Gueydan, Erath, or surrounding communities in Vermilion Parish, you’re eligible to join. You’re also eligible if an immediate family member is already a member. Our service area extends beyond Vermilion Parish to include Lafayette, Iberia, Acadia, and St. Martin Parishes.

Submit your application online using the button below or visit one of our branches in Lafayette or New Iberia to learn more about becoming a member.