Welcome to Argent Credit Union. We are a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative owned and operated by our members ... . At Argent Credit Union, we return earnings to our members in the form of lower loan rates, higher savings rates, and fewer to no fees. Argent is headquartered in Chester, Virginia, and has five locations throughout the Richmond-metro area. The Credit Union was founded in 1956 originally to serve the employees of the DuPont Spruance facility in Chesterfield and now serves almost 25,000 members. Membership is open to any person who lives, works, attends school, worships or volunteers in the counties of Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, and the City of Richmond. It is also extended to immediate family members and housemates of eligible individuals, even if that individual is not a member. read more