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
- Will the Corporation offset a deposit balance held by a customer against the balance due on the loan?
- 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?
- What is a Liquidator’s certificate?
- Does deposit insurance protect the interests of creditors other than depositors of a failed institution?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Deposit insurance can be claimed while the member institution is still continuing in operation. - Fact: Deposit insurance is ONLY activated upon closure of a member institution.
