GSM-102 Eligibility Requirements for Foreign Financial Institutions
Information regarding eligibility of foreign financial institutions to participate in the GSM-102 program can be found in the program regulations, 7 CFR Part 1493.50. These new regulations are effective December 18, 2014.
Information regarding certifications for participation can be found in the program regulations, 7 CFR Part 1493.60.
Please note that an applicant must contact the appropriate analyst prior to submitting the application (GSM-102 program contacts for U.S. and Foreign Financial Institutions). The complete application should be sent via e-mail to the analyst with a cc to the Director, Risk and Asset Management Branch. Acceptance of an application is subject to the analyst’s review and approval. Under certain circumstances, the analyst may request a hard copy of some or all documents; any hard copy documents must be sent via courier. Applications will not be considered until all documents listed below are received.
For your convenience, we have provided the following documents:
Foreign Bank Application Sample Form.docx (18.18 KB) certification sample for foreign financial institutions (15.01 KB) addendum to certification for foreign financial institutions (24.91 KB)
Interested foreign financial institutions should provide information requested in the regulations to:
Via Courier | Via Mail |
USDA/FAS/Global Programs/Credit Programs Division Attn: Director Scott Kim 1400 Independence Ave., SW Room 6076-S Washington, DC 20250 | USDA/FAS/Global Programs/Credit Programs Division Attn: Director Scott Kim 1400 Independence Ave., SW Mail Stop 1025 Washington, DC 20250-1025 |