All types of deposits received by a licensed institution in its usual course of business are insured. These include balances held on savings and chequing accounts, demand deposits, and time deposits. The exceptions are letters of credit, stand-by letters of credit and similar instruments, inter-bank deposits, deposits from affiliated companies and foreign currency accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How quickly will the Liquidator make payments on certificates?
- In the event of a deposit transfer, how will a depositor know when and where he can withdraw his funds?
- Is the insurance protection increased by placing funds in two or more types of deposit accounts in the same institution?
- Can a depositor leave his/her deposit with the transferee institution?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: The Deposit Insurance Corporation (DIC) is empowered to close a member institution. - Fact: A member institution licensed under the Financial Institutions Act, 2008 can only be “closed by or with the approval of The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago as a result of financial difficulties.”
