### Question
How does BANK HOLDING COMPANIES define branch?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1841*, **branch** is defined as:

> a domestic branch (as defined in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act [12 U.S.C. 1813])

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1841*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-BANK HOLDING COMPANIES**

