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Simple, mission centered banking for the LWML

Lutheran Federal Credit Union is here to make banking simpler for LWML districts, zones, and groups. We understand ministry organizations and provide practical, responsive support so treasurers and leaders can spend less time on banking logistics and more time on mission.

 
 

Ready to Get Started?

Step 1 — Review Financial Officer Guidelines

Districts must approve the use of their EIN for any zone or group wishing to use it to open an account. There is a form in the Financial Officer Guidelines book that must be completed to receive this approval.

Step 2 — Gather Information

Gather your organization’s information and the information for any signers on the account.

Step 3 — Apply for an Account Online

Complete this form and send it to our Member Services Team (memberservices@lutheranfcu.org). A member of our team will call you to complete the process.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • LWML guidance addresses this situation. If a zone or group plans to use the District’s TIN, the appropriate district approval/documentation is required under the LWML Financial Officers Guidelines (see pages 16–18). We recommend reviewing those guidelines and securing the appropriate permission before starting the account process.

  • Please review the LWML Financial Officers Guidelines, especially the sections related to district oversight, financial practices, and EIN usage. This document helps ensure the account is opened in a way that aligns with LWML expectations.

  • Complete the form authorizing the use of the District’s EIN found in the Financial Officers Guidelines

    • Visit www.LutheranFCU.org/lwml and complete the new membership form. Email the completed form to memberservices@LutheranFCU.org

    • Someone from our Member Services team will call you to confirm your information

    • Provide the required documentation and signer information for authorized individuals

    • Complete the onboarding forms with our Member Services Team

    • Fund the account once approved and opened

    • Organization name and contact information

    • Tax identification information (TIN/EIN)

    • Documentation showing authority/approval to open the account

    • Authorized signer/officer information

    • Governing or organizational documentation (if applicable)

    Our Member Services team will walk you through the entire process.