Frequently Asked Questions
FR Y-6
Q. How do I submit my FR Y-6 report electronically?
A. The easiest way to file the FR Y-6 is to submit it electronically via Structure Central. Structure Central is accessed via the FedLine Web® Solution to submit reports and gain access to electronic reporting applications, report forms and instructions. New users requesting access to Structure Central will need to file FORM RC-1, the Federal Reserve Bank Subscriber Access Request Form. Visit the Reporting Central and Structure Central Applications Setup page for instructions to establish access for individuals within your organization.
Q. Who can I contact with further questions for the FR Y-6?
A. Please contact your local Reporting Central District Contacts with questions regarding electronic submission of structure data and reporting instructions.
FR Y-10
Q. How do I submit my FR Y-10 report electronically?
A. An authorized individual from the holding company can file FR Y-10’s electronically. To sign up, click on User Account Request Form and email the form.
Q. What is an FR Y-10 reportable event?
A. For the complete list, please see the FR Y-10 instructions.
Q. When do I need to file an FR Y-10?
A. The FR Y-10 must be filed within 30 calendar days of a reportable event.
Q. Who can I contact with further questions on the FR Y-10?
A. The National Information Center (NIC) team at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago can be reached via email or phone at (800) 233-1768.
Financial Data
Q. Where can I download Bank Holding Company financial data?
A. Individual BHC data can be found on the FFIEC public website. Bulk BHC data can be downloaded here from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Q. Can I request an Annual Report to Shareholders for a Bank Holding Company regulated by the Federal Reserve?
A. The data you are searching for may be available on the FR Y-6 report, which can be found on our public website. If the data you are searching for are not available on the FR Y-6, please email our National Information Center.
Q. Where can I download prior period data in PDF form?
A. Visit the public National Information Center website (applicable to public reports only):
Click on Institution Search, and then enter the RSSD or ABA number of the institution.
Miscellaneous
Q. What are my bank’s reserve requirements?
A. Information on a depository institution’s reserve balance requirement is available through the Reserves Central—Reserve Account Administration application. If you still have questions, please email the Reserves team.
Q. How can I contact the Discount Window?
A. Visit the Chicago page of the Federal Reserve Discount Window public site.
Q. My bank’s statement was adjusted after a currency shipment. Whom should I contact to find the reason for the adjustment?
A. Visit the Federal Reserve Bank Services Chicago Cash Contacts page at or contact the Chicago Cash Services Department at (800) 895-2627.
Q. When is the next Treasury auction?
A. A tentative schedule of treasury auctions can be found here.
