Title 12 — Banks and BankingRelease 119-73
§2502 Definitions
Title 12 › Chapter CHAPTER 26— - DISPOSITION OF ABANDONED MONEY ORDERS AND TRAVELER’S CHECKS › § 2502
Summary
Names three groups covered: banking organizations — banks and similar private bankers in the United States; business associations — private corporations and other business partnerships; financial organizations — savings‑and‑loan groups, credit unions, and investment companies.
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Title 12, §2502
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As used in this chapter—
(1)“banking organization” means any bank, trust company, savings bank, safe deposit company, or a private banker engaged in business in the United States;
(2)“business association” means any corporation (other than a public corporation), joint stock company, business trust, partnership, or any association for business purposes of two or more individuals; and
(3)“financial organization” means any savings and loan association, building and loan association, credit union, or investment company engaged in business in the United States.
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12 U.S.C. § 2502
Title 12 — Banks and Banking
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73