Those cheques will not be paid or charged against the account because the action by the Central Bank to suspend the operations of the institutions will cause all accounts to be frozen at the date of suspension. Such cheques will be returned and usually will be marked “drawee bank closed”, or “refer to drawer”. This should not therefore reflect on the credit standing of the institution’s depositor. However, it is the depositor’s responsibility to make funds available to creditors who received cheques that were returned and did not clear through the depositor’s account because of the suspension of the institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens to those depositors whose accounts are subject to further examination?
- Will shareholders of an institution receive any part of their investment before depositors’ claims are satisfied?
- Is the insurance protection increased by placing funds in two or more types of deposit accounts in the same institution?
- How is a depositor notified that an institution in which he or she has a deposit, has been ordered to be closed?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Mutual Funds are covered by Deposit Insurance. - Fact: Mutual funds, be they general or issued as a member’s proprietary funds, are NOT covered by deposit insurance.




