# 12 C.F.R. § 5.63 (2026): Capital limitation under 12 U.S.C. 56

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## Section

- **Citation:** 12 C.F.R. § 5.63 (2026)
- **Heading:** Capital limitation under 12 U.S.C. 56
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 12 CFR: Banks and Banking / Chapter I: COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY / Part 5: RULES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES FOR CORPORATE ACTIVITIES / Subpart E: Payment of Dividends by National Banks / § 5.63: § 5.63   Capital limitation under 12 U.S.C. 56.

## Text

(a)
General limitation.
Except as provided by 12 U.S.C. 59 and § 5.46, a national bank may not withdraw, or permit to be withdrawn, either in the form of a dividend or otherwise, any portion of its permanent capital. Further, a national bank may not declare a dividend in excess of undivided profits.
(b)
Preferred stock.
The provisions of 12 U.S.C. 56 do not apply to dividends on preferred stock. However, if the undivided profits of the national bank are not sufficient to cover a proposed dividend on preferred stock, the proposed dividend constitutes a reduction in capital subject to 12 U.S.C. 59 and § 5.46.

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