Idaho Department of Finance - Idaho Department of Finance

The Banking Section is charged with the responsibility of supervising Idaho's state-chartered commercial banks, savings banks, and bank holding companies to ensure safe and prudent banking practices for the benefit of depositors and shareholders, maintain public confidence, promote fair competition, and to encourage the continuation, maintenance and preservation of the dual banking system. The Department shares many of the same objectives as the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS), which endeavors to support state banking supervisors, state-chartered banks, and the state banking system by promoting the state banking charter as the "charter of choice." CSBS offers training for both bankers and regulators, provides a timely source of relevant information and guidance, and maintains a system of coordination within the banking community. The close working relationship with CSBS has been beneficial to the Department in meeting its regulatory responsibilities. Idaho was the 16th state banking department to be accredited under the CSBS Accreditation Program, and the first western state to achieve that distinction.

In addition, the Banking Section regulates licensed business and industrial development corporations and independent trust companies.

Idaho Department of Finance 800 Park Blvd., Suite 200
Boise, ID 83712
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0031
Phone: (208)332-8000
Toll-Free (Within Idaho Only): 1-888-346-3378
E-Mail: finance@finance.idaho.gov