Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens if a depositor expects to be paid an amount that is different from what the DIC pays?
- In the event of a deposit transfer, how will a depositor know when and where he can withdraw his funds?
- 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 of the date and place of payment of his or her claim after an institution is closed?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: All financial institutions that take deposits are covered under the Deposit Insurance Fund - Fact: ONLY member institutions that are licensed under the Financial Institutions Act, 2008 are covered under the Deposit Insurance Fund. This legislation provides for the regulation of commercial banks and other institutions engaged in the business of banking and business of a financial nature.
