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Discount window for Eleventh District banks

Monday–Friday | 8 a.m.–6 p.m. CT | Contact us

The Federal Reserve’s discount window provides lending to depository institutions to support the liquidity and stability of the U.S. banking system.

Eligible institutions can borrow money, usually on a short-term basis, to meet temporary liquidity needs. Our programs include primary, secondary and seasonal credit.

Watch our video to learn how to set up access as part of contingency funding planning.

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Our surveys deliver real-world insights from business leaders in our region. Their input is a valuable part of economic analysis and monetary policymaking.

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Changing the face of banking

When banks are mirrors of the communities they serve, they can reach more customers and expand access to financial services. The Dallas Fed partners with university banking programs to encourage students from diverse backgrounds to explore careers in the financial industry.

“As a young Hispanic woman from the lower Rio Grande Valley, being able to experience the diverse resources the Fed offers while having an amazing support system behind me has allowed me to navigate my skills and passion into a foreseeable career.”

— Janett F., Texas A&M University–Kingsville
Dallas Fed summer intern

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