Are the deposits in my bank insured? What is FDIC insurance?

Your deposits are insured only if your bank has Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) deposit insurance. This insurance covers deposits in the event of a bank failure, but it does NOT cover losses due to fraud and […]

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How much money can I deposit into a national bank or federal savings association?

Generally, there is no limit on deposits. However, there are limitations on the amount of funds the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will insure. Please refer to the Understanding Deposit Insurance section of […]

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How can I find out if my deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)?

You can use the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) online Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator to find information about your insured deposits. You may also call the FDIC (toll-free) at (877) ASK-FDIC (that […]

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How can I calculate my deposit insurance coverage?

You should use the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) online Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator to calculate your deposit insurance coverage.

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Does the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) insure national banks and federal savings associations (FSAs)?

Most deposits at national banks and FSAs are insured by the FDIC. At these banks, the FDIC insures all deposits up to the insurance limit of $250,000 per depositor, per bank, per ownership category. This includes money […]

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