A Guide to Tribal Ownership of a National Bank

Summary

This guide is intended to assist federally recognized Indian tribes in exploring entry into the national banking system by establishing or acquiring control of a national bank.

Specifically, it:

• Provides background information to consider when entering banking.
• Outlines the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC's) corporate application process.
• Summarizes supervision and oversight of national banks.
• Addresses operational issues relevant to tribally owned banks.
• Includes a glossary and a reference section, listing additional OCC publications and other resources.