The standard deposit insurance coverage limit is $250,000 per depositor, per FDIC-insured bank, per ownership category. Deposits held in different ownership categories are separately insured, up to at least $250,000, even if held at the same bank.

How safe are FDIC insured deposits?

Since 1933, no depositor has ever lost a penny of FDIC-insured funds. Today, the FDIC insures up to $250,000 per depositor per FDIC-insured bank. An FDIC-insured account is the safest place for consumers to keep their money. Customers’ deposits remain safe in these banks, as does customer access to their funds.

How much did the FDIC insure deposits in the beginning?

Federal deposit insurance became effective on January 1, 1934, providing depositors with $2,500 in coverage, and by any measure it was an immediate success in restoring public confidence and stability to the banking system. Only nine banks failed in 1934, compared to more than 9,000 in the preceding four years.

Do you have to have deposit insurance with FDIC?

The standard insurance amount is $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category. And you don’t have to purchase deposit insurance. If you open a deposit account in an FDIC-insured bank, you are automatically covered. Check out the resources on this page to learn more about deposit insurance.

What does FDIC insurance do for savings accounts?

FDIC insurance guarantees the safety of deposits in checking, savings, and CD accounts held with FDIC member banks. When a member bank fails, the FDIC reimburses each depositor up to $250,000 per account.

How to contact the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?

1-877-ASK-FDIC. Call us to determine your deposit insurance coverage or ask any other specific deposit insurance questions. FDIC Information and Support Center. Submit a request or complaint, check on the status of a complaint or inquiry, or securely exchange documents with the FDIC.

What kind of insurance does a bank have on your deposits?

1 If your bank closes, FDIC insurance protects and covers the principal and any accrued interest on all your bank deposits. 2 The FDIC covers the following accounts: checking, savings, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit (CDs). 3 POD accounts are insured up to $250,000 for each beneficiary.