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Frequently Asked Questions

Membership

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Who do I contact to become a Member?
For core Depository (DTC) and Clearing (NSCC) Services contact the Customer Service Group. Contact information is available in the Contact Us section of this website.

For Wealth Management Services, contact information is available in the Contact Us section of this website for Wealth Management Services.

For Insurance Services, contact information is available in the Contact Us section of this website for Insurance Services.

For OTC Derivatives, contact information is available in the Contact Us section of this website for Deriv/SERV.
How do I choose the type of Membership that would be right for me?
This depends on your specific type of business. More information about each DTCC subsidiary is available in the following section of the website: www.dtcc.com/products.
What are the basic membership requirements for each subsidiary?
DTCC's basic Membership Rules and Procedures are available in the following section of the site:

Rules and Procedures from DTCC's Subsidiaries.
Is there a fee for processing an application for membership?
No application fee is required.
What are the fees associated with Memberships?
Fees are determined by the depository and the clearing corporation according to the services you use.

Please see the link below for fee information in the form of guides to NSCC and DTC Fee Schedules.

Rules and Procedures from DTCC's Subsidiaries.
What are my Connectivity Options for communicating with DTCC?
Connectivity can vary based on the product and membership type.
The most common types of Connectivity for DTCC is SMART Network which includes:
  • Dedicated Circuit
  • Dialer
  • DTCC Web Direct

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