The DIC is obliged by law to insure depositors in all institutions licensed to operate under the Financial Institutions Act, 2008 (See member institutions)
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- In the event of a deposit transfer, how will a depositor know when and where he can withdraw his funds?
- If a depositor has more than $200,000 (the current insured limit) in a closed institution and is paid $200,000 by the DIC, what happens to the amount in excess of $200,000?
Did You Know?
- Misconception: Beneficiaries under all trust account arrangements are insured separately. - Fact: The interests held by beneficiaries established under an irrevocable express trust account are insured separately up to the maximum TT$200,000 prescribed limit. Additionally, interests in accounts held by the Settlor, Trustee or Administrator of an irrevocable trust account are insured separately from the interests of the beneficiaries named under …
