Credit union · NCUA insured
Transportation Federal Credit Union
Top CarrotA $351.9M credit union headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 16,047 members and 4 branches in 3 states. Best rates: CDs 4.00% and savings 1.00% APY.
Transportation Federal Credit Union Carrot Score
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Higher than 83% of U.S. banks and credit unions
#26 of 105 in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV metroHow the score works →
Deposits are federally insured by the NCUA up to $250,000 per depositor.
About Transportation Federal Credit Union
Transportation Federal Credit Union is a member-owned credit union serving the transportation community, including the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, and associated employer groups.
The credit union serves over 17,000 members worldwide.
- Headquarters
- 1600 Cameron St, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314
- NCUA charter
- 3140
Membership
Who can join
This may be incomplete or out of date, so check with the credit union before you apply.
Employers and groups
- Employees of featured employer groups, eligible organizations, and Strategic Partners qualify for membership.
Military, government and schools
- Active or retired employees, military personnel, or contractors of specified transportation government agencies qualify for membership.
Family and household
- Immediate family members and household members of eligible employees/affiliates are eligible to join.
Other ways
- Individuals can join by becoming a member of the American Consumer Council.
Cost to join
- Each member must have one $5 share in the credit union.
Branches
4 branches in 3 states
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District of Columbia
2 branches
- DOT Branch1200 New Jersey Ave SE Fl 1, Washington, DC 20590Directions
- FAA Branch800 Independence Ave SW # 128, Washington, DC 20591Directions
Massachusetts
1 branch
- Volpe Branch220 Binney St, Cambridge, MA 02142Directions
Virginia
1 branch
- Main OfficeMain office1600 Cameron St, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22314Directions
Walk-in offices from the NCUA directory as of March 31, 2026. Directions open Google Maps. A nearby branch doesn’t mean you can join or open an account.
Financial details
Well capitalizedas reported to the NCUA
| Measure | This credit union | Peers’ middle | Strongest quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| CapitalNet worth ratio | 9.94% | 11.43% | 13.58% or more |
| Troubled loans60+ days late | 0.86% | 0.68% | 0.39% or less |
| ProfitabilityReturn on assets | 0.43% | 0.75% | 1.18% or more |
| LendingLoans per $100 deposited | $82 | $76 | — |
- CapitalNet worth ratio9.94%Peers’ middle 11.43% · Top 25% 13.58%+
- Troubled loans60+ days late0.86%Peers’ middle 0.68% · Top 25% ≤0.39%
- ProfitabilityReturn on assets0.43%Peers’ middle 0.75% · Top 25% 1.18%+
- LendingLoans per $100 deposited$82Peers’ middle $76
Compared with the 1,338 credit unions with $100 million to $1 billion in assets. The strongest quarter is what the best 25% of them reach: more capital and profit, fewer troubled loans. Lending has no better end.Troubled loans are loans 60 or more days late.
Regulators’ own ratings of Transportation Federal Credit Union are confidential. These figures are what it reports to the NCUA each quarter, set beside its peers; they aren’t a rating.