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 a
Foreign Bank Application Sample Form.docxAlso for your convenience, we have provided a
certification sample for foreign financial institutionsand an
addendum to certification for foreign financial institutions.
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 |