No. Only deposits held in Trinidad and Tobago and payable in Trinidad and Tobago dollars are insured.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What procedure does the DIC follow after an institution has been closed?
- What happens to cheques which are not cleared on a depositor’s account before the business of the institution is closed?
- In the event of a deposit transfer, how will a depositor know when and where he can withdraw his funds?
- How is a depositor notified of the date and place of payment of his or her claim after an institution is closed?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Placing funds in different types of deposits such as CDs, Chequing, Savings with the same member institution would increase insurance coverage. - Fact: Deposits held by the same person in the same member institution in the form of CD’s, Chequing and Savings accounts are added together and insured up to a maximum of TT$200,000.




