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Discount and Credit Department (includes Discount Window and Payment System Risk)

The Discount and Credit Department serves as the contingency lender in support of financial and economic stability and is available to assist financial institutions with account management issues during an emergency. Credit is provided through the discount window, which is available to assist depository institutions in meeting their liquidity needs.

If discount window or account management assistance is needed, use the following contact information.

Discount and Credit Department Contacts and Information Sources

• Local Credit and Risk Support
  877-682-3256
• Types of Discount Window Credit, Documentation and Collateral Requirements
  www.frbdiscountwindow.org
  (Site also has a link to information about Payments System Risk)
• Lending Agreement Instructions and Contacts
  www.frbdiscountwindow.org

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