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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which institutions depositors are insured by the DIC?
- How is a depositor notified of the date and place of payment of his or her claim after an institution is closed?
- When can an eligible depositor expect to receive his or her money?
- Who should file a claim if more than one person is authorised to draw on an account?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Establishing more than one joint account in the same institution with the same names increases insurance coverage. - 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.




