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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.
News and Announcements
October 13, 2022
Regulatory Guidance for Depository Institutions On Providing Account Services to Money Services Businesses
Regulatory Guidance for Depository Institutions On Providing Account Services to Money Services Businesses
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.
For Banks
- 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 Regulation
- 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.
Resources
- Cannabis Banking
Guidance to financial institutions on cannabis businesses. - Administrative Actions
Formal administrative actions taken by the Division of Banks.
Consumer Assistance
- 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.