### Question
How does SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS define branch?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1464*, **branch** is defined as:

> any office, place of business, or facility, other than the principal office as defined by the Comptroller, of a savings association at which accounts are opened or payments are received or withdrawals are made, or any other office, place of business, or facility of a savings association defined by the Comptroller as a branch within the meaning of such sentence

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1464*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS**

