Deposit insurance is payable only when an institution has been closed as a result of action taken by the Central Bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is deposit insurance payable?
- 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?
- Will shareholders of an institution receive any part of their investment before depositors’ claims are satisfied?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Placing funds in any instrument offered by a member institution would be covered by the DIC - Fact: ONLY Savings Accounts (including interest), Current Accounts (including interest) and Fixed Deposit Accounts (including interest), inclusive of any outstanding balances due (uncleared deposits) to these accounts, are considered for deposit insurance coverage.
