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Division of Banking
Welcome to the Division of Banking (DOB)
The mission of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Banking, is to educate the public and promote confidence in the banking industry through a balanced application of regulations in an efficient, professional, fair, and responsive manner.
The Division of Banking oversees the chartering, supervision, and licensure of:
CONSUMER ALERT - Bitcoin Depot Bankruptcy and Customer Submission of Claims
The Illinois Division of Banking has issued a notice to Illinois consumers with information regarding the Bitcoin Depot bankruptcy proceedings and consumers ability to file a claim in the bankruptcy case.
Illinois Banking Development District Program
The Illinois Banking Development District (BDD) program incentivizes the creation and expansion of banking branches in communities where a significant need exists, to address the gap of underbanked and unbanked Illinoisans. BDD program participants may receive credit toward their Illinois Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)assessment and can participate in the Illinois Treasurer’s Invest in Illinois programsto receive impact-driven investments after becoming an approved depository.
Learn more about the program by visiting the Illinois Banking Development District website.
CRA Annual Fee Notice
Attention Financial Institutions: You will be receiving an invoice regarding the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) annual fee for Banks and Covered Mortgage Licensees. The annual fee is due on July 31 for FY 2027. This is a legitimate invoice.
For Banks: While payments can still be made via paper check, we are encouraging everyone to use our new online payment option.
Make payment online through our ePay Portal.
There will be an associated fee of 75 cents for e-checks and 2.25% for credit/debit cards.
For Covered Mortgage Licensees: The annual fee will be invoiced through the NMLS and is payable through the NMLS via a link entitled “Illinois CRA Fee”.
