The DIC may pay depositors either by transfer to a financial institution with instructions to effect payment to depositors on its behalf, or directly by means of cheques up to the insured limit which will be collected at the DIC’s offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens to those depositors whose accounts are subject to further examination?
- In the event of a deposit transfer, how will a depositor know when and where he can withdraw his funds?
- What happens if a depositor expects to be paid an amount that is different from what the DIC pays?
- Can a depositor leave his/her deposit with the transferee institution?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: The Deposit Insurance Corporation (DIC) is empowered to close a member institution. - Fact: A member institution licensed under the Financial Institutions Act, 2008 can only be “closed by or with the approval of The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago as a result of financial difficulties.”
