Frequently Asked Questions
- If a depositor has more than $200,000 (the current insured limit) in a closed institution and is paid $200,000 by the DIC, what happens to the amount in excess of $200,000?
- How is a depositor notified that an institution in which he or she has a deposit, has been ordered to be closed?
- What happens to those depositors whose accounts are subject to further examination?
- Who should file a claim if more than one person is authorised to draw on an account?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Depositors of a failed member institution would receive payment immediately upon closure of the failed member. - Fact: The legislation governing the operations of the Deposit Insurance system provides for payout to commence within 3 months of the closure of a member institution.
