FDIC Insurance Coverage

What is the FDIC?

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency of the United States government that protects against the loss of insured deposits if an FDIC-insured bank or savings association fails. FDIC deposit insurance is backed by the full   faith and credit of the United States government. Since the FDIC was established, no depositor has ever lost a single penny of FDIC insured funds.

How does the FDIC protect my money?

FDIC insurance covers funds in deposit accounts, including checking and savings accounts, money market deposit accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs). There is no need for depositors to apply for FDIC insurance or even to request it. Coverage is automatic.

 

To ensure funds are fully protected, depositors should understand their deposit insurance coverage limits. The FDIC provides separate insurance coverage for deposits held in different ownership categories such as single accounts, joint accounts, Individual   Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and trust accounts.

 

• Single Accounts (owned by one person) $250,000 per owner
• Joint Accounts (owned by two or more persons) $250,000 per co-owner
• IRAs and certain other retirement accounts $250,000 per owner
• Corporation, Partnership or unincorporated association accounts
• Funds deposited by a corporation, partnership, or unincorporated association are insured up to a maximum of $250,000. Funds deposited by a corporation, partnership, or unincorporated association are insured separately from the personal accounts of the stockholders, partners or members. To qualify for this coverage, the entity must be engaged in an independent activity, meaning that the entity is operated primarily for some purpose other than to increase deposit insurance.
• Trust Accounts  - Requirements and limitations specific to subject beneficiary per owner

This page is for informational purposes only. The Bank does not give legal, tax, investment, or financial advice.