No. The main office and all branches are considered to be one institution. Therefore, the accounts would be added together and insured up to the $200,000 maximum. However, separately constituted subsidiaries or associated companies are recognised as distinct legal entities for deposit insurance purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- If two or more persons, for example a husband and wife, have, in addition to the individually owned accounts of each, a valid joint account in the same insured institution, is each account separately insured?
- How is a depositor notified of the date and place of payment of his or her claim after an institution is closed?
- If a depositor has an account in the main office of an institution and also at a branch office, are these accounts separately insured?
- Is the depositor required to produce proof of ownership to the DIC or to the transferee institution?
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.
