Chase Bank operates as a national banking association with its corporate headquarters located in New York City, New York, but it is not restricted to being solely a New York state-chartered bank. The institution holds a national bank charter supervised by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, allowing it to establish branches, accept deposits, and conduct financial operations across dozens of states throughout the country. Its deep historical roots in New York make it a central fixture of the state's financial sector, yet its operational footprint and regulatory jurisdiction extend nationwide across the entire United States economy.