Join the Central Liquidity Facility

Steps to Join

Step 1 – Contact CLF

Email CLFMail@NCUA.gov to indicate your potential interest in membership and our team can guide you through the application process and answer any questions. CLF leadership is also available to discuss the Facility with your credit union.

Simply email the following to receive an introductory email:

• Credit Union Name
• Charter Number
• Contact Name and Telephone Number

Step 2 – Membership Application

Complete and submit Membership Application along with:

• Form 3881 – ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment, and
• Form W-9 – Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.

Please see Membership Capital Requirement Estimator to assist in the determination of required paid-in capital (Part A1 of the membership application).

Step 3 – Payment

CLF will review the application and provide payment instructions to submit required paid-in capital as set forth in NCUA regulations § 725.3(a).

Resources

• Operating Circular 20-03: How to Apply for Regular Membership
• Instructions for Form 3881 (advising CLF of account for advance)