### Question
Can you define what originating depository institution means?


### Answer
**Originating depository institution** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 4001*:

> the branch of a depository institution on which a check is drawn

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4001*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-EXPEDITED FUNDS AVAILABILITY**

