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 Us
Information about the Division of Banks. - List of State Chartered Banks
Listing of Washington state-chartered banks. - Quarterly Bulletin
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
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. - FAQs
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 Services
Listing of companies that analyze a bank's performance and assign ratings. - Other Bank Regulators
Links to other federal bank regulators.