The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States. Its unique structure includes
- a federal government agency, the Board of Governors, in Washington, D.C., and
- 12 regional Reserve Banks.
Reflecting this structure, which balances centralization with regional presence, the Fed has web sites that are national in scope (see links at right) and regional (see below).
Federal Reserve Districts
Atlanta | Boston | Chicago | Cleveland | Dallas | Kansas City | Minneapolis | New York | Philadelphia | Richmond | San Francisco | St. Louis
National Fed Resources
Community Affairs—the Fed's efforts to encourage community development
Consumer Help—Fed help for consumers with complaints or questions about banks or other financial institutions.
Discount Window—Fed lending to depository institutions
Economic Education—Fed educational resources for teachers and students
Fed In Print—a wide range of economic research articles published by the Fed
Financial Services—a menu of Fed services for bankers, including info about business continuity.
Publications Catalog—online storehouse of periodicals, pamphlets, comic books and videos
Reporting and Reserves—the financial and regulatory reports filed with the Fed and the required reserves bankers must hold.