Deposit insurance is payable only when an institution has been closed as a result of action taken by the Central Bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current insured limit?
- Does deposit insurance protect the interests of creditors other than depositors of a failed institution?
- How is a depositor notified that an institution in which he or she has a deposit, has been ordered to be closed?
- How does a depositor establish an insurance claim?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Depositors of a failed member institution have an unlimited time within which to make a claim on the Fund. - Fact: Depositors are granted a 12 month window in which to make a claim after which they can claim against the estate of the failed member. After the passage of 12 months, claims can only be made against the estate of the failed member institution payment for which would depend …
