Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current insured limit?
- Can a depositor leave his/her deposit with the transferee institution?
- What happens if a depositor expects to be paid an amount that is different from what the DIC pays?
- Is the insurance protection increased by placing funds in two or more types of deposit accounts in the same 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.”




