Yes. Certain cash liabilities in respect of which an institution is primarily liable, such as cashier’s cheques, money orders and drafts, are treated in the same manner as a deposit and added to any other deposits held in the same right and capacity by the claimant, and insured in the aggregate to a maximum of TT$200,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the depositor required to produce proof of ownership to the DIC or to the transferee institution?
- Who should file a claim if more than one person is authorised to draw on an account?
- Is the insurance protection increased by placing funds in two or more types of deposit accounts in the same institution?
- What methods of payment may the DIC use in meeting its obligations to the 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.
