Federal Reserve of United States website
Federal Reserve of United States website£ºhttps://www.federalreserve.gov
About the Fed
What is the Fed?
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The Fed Explained
The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It performs five general functions to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy and, more generally, the public interest. The Federal Reserve
conducts the nation’s monetary policy to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates in the U.S. economy;
promotes the stability of the financial system and seeks to minimize and contain systemic risks through active monitoring and engagement in the U.S. and abroad;
promotes the safety and soundness of individual financial institutions and monitors their impact on the financial system as a whole;
fosters payment and settlement system safety and efficiency through services to the banking industry and the U.S. government that facilitate U.S.-dollar transactions and payments; and
promotes consumer protection and community development through consumer-focused supervision and examination, research and analysis of emerging consumer issues and trends, community economic development activities, and the administration of consumer laws and regulations.
Suspicious E-mails, Phone calls or other Fraudulent Communication
If you have received an email claiming to be from the Federal Reserve, see our Fraud and Scams page.
To file a complaint about a suspected fraudulent email, contact the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.
Consumer Assistance or Complaints against a bank or other financial institution
Consumers can contact the Federal Reserve to file complaints about financial institutions that the Federal Reserve regulates and get answers to frequently answered questions:
Website: Federal Reserve Consumer Help (FRCH)
Phone: 888-851-1920 (Phone), 7-1-1 (TTY)
File a Complaint
Damaged or Mutilated Currency
What should I do if I have damaged or mutilated currency?
If you have currency you suspect is counterfeit, contact your local Secret Service Field Office
For depository institutions:
Contact your local Reserve Bank office
For additional information on Reserve Bank services for depository institutions, please visit www.frbservices.org
Exchanging Foreign Currency
The Federal Reserve does not provide currency exchange services. Please contact your financial institution for information on how to exchange foreign currency or contact an exchange provider in your area.
Treasury Securities and Savings Bonds
Savings bonds can be purchased and redeemed through the TreasuryDirect program, which is administered by the Department of Treasury. To purchase savings bonds, or for additional information, please contact TreasuryDirect:
Website: Treasury Direct
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Federal Income Taxes and Tax Filing
Consumers can contact the Internal Revenue Service about obtaining forms and the status of their refund.
Website: https://www.irs.gov/
For individuals: IRS toll-free assistance line at 1-800-829-1040.
For businesses: IRS toll-free assistance line at 1-800-829-4933.
Board of Governors Contact
For all inquiries not addressed on the topic tabs on the left, please write to us:
Contact Us
Main Telephone
For other inquiries, or to speak with an operator: 202-452-3000