Fact: All joint accounts with the same names, notwithstanding alterations to the sequence of names, are added together and insured up to a maximum of TT$200,000.
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?
- Are foreign deposits insured?
- What is the insurance coverage on a trust account held under the provisions of an irrevocable express trust?
- What procedure does the DIC follow after an institution has been closed?
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.
