Branch Closing Policy
Updated 07/15/2026
This policy governs branch closings.
Rule: Section 42 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDI Act) (12 USC 1831r-1); Interagency Policy Statement on Branch Closings
Toolkit: Policy Tools
Keywords: Branch Closing, Branch Closure, FDICIA, Section 42, Branch Closing Notice
7/15/2026 – Added informational note regarding the FDIC’s revised branch establishment and relocation rule (effective February 27, 2026).
Related Tools:
- Safe Deposit Box Relocation Cheat Sheet
- Safe Deposit Box Closure Notice Template
- Branch Closing Procedures
- Branch Closing Cheat Sheet
- Branch Relocation Cheat Sheet (FDIC)
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