Banks

DFI's Division of Banks regulates Washington State-chartered commercial banks, stock savings banks, mutual savings banks, alien banks, savings and loan associations, and independent trust companies.

Contact the Division of Banks: banks@dfi.wa.gov or (360) 902-8704.

About the Division of Banks

• About the Division of Banks
  Information about the Division of Banks.
• State Chartered Banks List
  Listing of Washington state-chartered banks.
• Bulletins - Current Application Activities
  The Division of Banks publishes a quarterly bulletin with current application activities within the state of Washington.

• Applications and Forms
  Applications and forms for Washington State chartered banks.
• FDIC Connect for Branch Applications
  FDICconnect is the secure Internet channel for FDIC-insured institutions to conduct business and exchange information with the FDIC.
• Business Development Companies
  Information about applying to be a Business Development Company.
• Frequently Asked Questions
  Answers to frequently asked questions about banks and bank/trust company regulation in Washington state.
• Opinions and Interpretive Letters
  Opinions from the Division of Banks clarifying laws and rules applicable to Washington banks, business development corporations, and trust companies.

• Laws and Rules
  Listing of laws and rules applicable to Washington state-chartered banks.
• Rulemaking
  Current rulemaking activity being conducted by the Division of Banks.

• Cannabis Banking
  Guidance to financial institutions on cannabis businesses.
• Administrative Actions
  Formal administrative actions taken by the Division of Banks.

• File a Complaint
  Problems with a state chartered bank? File a complaint with DFI.
• Bank Rating Service
  Listing of companies that analyze a bank's performance and assign ratings.
• Contact Other Bank Regulators
  Links to other federal bank regulators.