How to Search for U.S. Branches and Agencies of Foreign Banking Organizations

The Institution Search Screen presents two general options. The left side of the screen prompts users for a combination of general search criteria. Here a user can perform searches using a combination of name, geographic location, and entity type information. The right side of the screen utilizes very specific identifiers to perform institution searches. The two search options are mutually exclusive. Information entered into the identifier search option on the right hand side takes precedence over any information entered on the left. In other words, if Institution Name information is entered in conjunction with an RSSD ID, the search performed will look for the RSSD ID only, the name information will be ignored.

Left Side Search Options (click here for Right Side Options):

Status (open or closed)

Select one of the three radio buttons:

1. Current institutions are currently open and head offices
2. Non-Current institutions are either closed or currently exist as branch offices
3. Current and Non-Current (default) Includes all head office institutions, closed institutions, or those now existing as branches

Institution Name

Enter the Institution's Name (partial name is okay) then select one of the two radio buttons above the name box

1. Anywhere in Name (default)
2. Begins with

City (Optional)

The city name must be spelled correctly. For example, if "SAINT LOUIS" is entered, you will receive only institutions where the city name is "SAINT LOUIS". You will not receive institutions where the city name is "ST LOUIS" or "ST. LOUIS". If entered, select one of the two radio buttons above the name box:

1. Anywhere in Name (default option)
2. Begins with

State (Optional)

If no state is specified, the default option is “ANYWHERE IN U.S./TERRITORIES”. If a country other than the United States is selected, the state selection options will be ignored. However, if a "U.S. Territory" is selected from the “State” drop-down box, such as Puerto Rico, “ANY COUNTRY INCLUDING U.S.” must be selected from the “Country” drop-down box. If UNITED STATES is the selected “Country” , the correct results will not be returned.

If a name is entered, select one of the two radio buttons above the name box.

1. Anywhere in Name (default)
2. Begins with

To select multiple consecutive states or territories do the following:

1. select a state or territory from the drop-down list
2. click the mouse over the name of the first selection and use the left hand to hold down the left SHIFT key on the keypad (ex., Alabama)
3. simultaneously, click on the last selection of state or territory (ex., Arkansas)
4. all states between and including, Alabama and Arkansas will be highlighted (ex., Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and Arkansas)
5. use the mouse to click the submit button
6. the request will be executed using the highlighted states or territories.

To select multiple non-consecutive states or territories do the following:

1. click on a state or territory and hold the CTRL key,
2. simultaneously click on other states or territories,
3. submit the request

Country (Optional)

Selecting a country is optional (default is “UNITED STATES”). If one of the U.S. Territories is select rom the “State” drop-down box, such as Puerto Rico, then “ANY COUNTRY INCLUDING U.S.” must be selected from the “Country” drop-down box or the selected Territory will not be returned. If a country other than the United States is selected here, then selections from the “State” drop-down box will be ignored.

Multiple non-consecutive states/territories may be selected by:

1. clicking on a country and holding the CTRL key,
2. while simultaneously clicking on other states or territories,
3. submit the request

Right Side Search Options (click here for Left Side Options):

ID Number (Optional)

RSSD ID is a unique identifier assigned to all institutions by the Federal Reserve (FRB). If you know the institution's
RSSD ID number, you may bypass making selections from the Left side of the the search screen.

Submit the request after selections have been completed. If institutions are found that match your input criteria, they will be returned in the results screen.

A list of one or more institutions will be returned in the results screen, or the message "No institution(s) matched the specified criteria". The name(s) of the institution(s) are hyperlinks. CLICK on a name to see the institution's profile. The profile provides structure information about the institution and links to additional information, such as history, hierarchy, and financial data.

Note: If the screen is idle for over 20 minutes, the session will end. You must refresh the search form in the internet browser and re-enter your data.

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