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FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) Review, Pricing, and Features
Free FDIC (U.S. government) BankFind web tool for locating FDIC-insured institutions and branches, with related BankFind Suite capabilities for bank history/structure and bank financial data access via a REST API and bulk downloads. API keys are available, but API queries do not currently require registration.
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Key features
- Search for FDIC-insured institutions and branch locations by institution name, website URL, FDIC certificate number, ZIP code, city, or state.
- Determine whether a bank is FDIC-insured, locate branches, and review a bank's history including mergers/acquisitions and other historical changes (e.g., name changes/relocations).
- REST API provides programmatic access to FDIC public bank data; portal includes OpenAPI spec and dataset definition files (YAML).
- API supports JSON or CSV outputs (via Accept header) and Elastic query-string style filtering.
- API endpoints/datasets include institutions, locations/branches, history events/structure changes, failures, financials, Summary of Deposits (SOD), summary aggregates, and demographics.
- Bulk downloads are available (e.g., Institutions and Locations CSV files and related definition files); bulk links may refresh as new data is posted.
- Historical coverage for BankFind Suite includes bank history back to 1934 and bank structure changes back to 1970 (FDIC SIMS, per FDIC guide).
- Pricing: free/public; API keys exist but are not currently required to use the API.
FAQ
Is FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) free?
FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) is free to use. Visit the vendor site for the latest limits and onboarding details.
Who is FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) best for?
FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) is built for Retail Traders, Analysts, and Students/Researchers. It suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) support?
You can use FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) on Web. FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) offers an API (REST) with APIKey and None authentication.
Which markets does FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) cover?
FDIC BankFind Suite (BankFind) covers North America. Examples include US. It tracks Other.
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