Pelican
Pelican is a credit union based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, established in 1956, with $827 million in total assets serving 88,080 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 122nd of 136 credit unions we track in Louisiana. Its net worth ratio of 8.8% trails most similarly sized credit unions (12th percentile), versus a Louisiana median of 14.5%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-0.45% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against Pelican appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Pelican compares to Louisiana peers
How we graded Pelican
The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →
- Well-capitalized (8.8% capital ratio)
- Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.45%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Pelican over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Pelican insured?
Yes. Pelican is an NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.
Pelican: frequently asked questions
Is Pelican a good credit union?
Pelican earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of C (74/100, "Average"), based on a financial-strength score of 74/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.8% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.45%).
Is Pelican NCUA-insured?
Yes. Pelican is a NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are protected up to the standard NCUA limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.
How big is Pelican?
Pelican holds $827 million in total assets, ranking 122nd of 136 credit unions we track in Louisiana. It serves 88,080 members.
Does Pelican have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Pelican appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.
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Financial data from NCUA call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.
