Branch Relocation Cheat Sheet (FDIC)
Updated 04/17/2026
This cheat sheet summarizes the FDIC’s requirements for relocating a domestic branch or main office under Section 18(d) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and 12 CFR Part 303, Subpart C.
Rule: Section 18(d) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and 12 CFR Part 303, Subpart C.
Toolkit: CRA
Keywords: FDIC Branch Relocation, Branch Relocation, Main Office Relocation, Domestic Branch Relocation, FDIC Application Requirements, Branch Filing Requirements, Relocation Notice, Branch Publication Requirements, Bank Relocation Rules
4/17/2026 – Updated to add additional considerations regarding operational and state law factors in branch relocations, including safe deposit box transfers, and to reference related Compliance Alliance tools.
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