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Understanding FDIC Insurance: What You Need to Know

FDIC insurance is a crucial safeguard for your deposits, offering protection up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account category. This coverage automatically applies if your account is under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. umbrella.

What Is Covered by FDIC Insurance?

FDIC insurance covers a variety of accounts and products at insured banks, including:

• Checking accounts
• Savings accounts, including high-yield savings accounts
• Certificates of deposit (CDs)
• Money market accounts
• Cashier’s checks
• Money orders
• Negotiable order of withdrawal (NOW) accounts

FDIC Coverage Limits

FDIC insurance covers deposits up to $250,000 per depositor, per FDIC-insured bank, in each ownership category. These categories include:

• Single accounts: Owned by one person without named beneficiaries, insured up to $250,000.
• Joint accounts: Owned by two or more people without named beneficiaries, insured up to $250,000 per co-owner.
• Certain investment accounts: Includes self-directed IRAs, 401(k) plans, and more, insured up to $250,000.
• Revocable trust accounts: Owned by one person with named beneficiaries, insured up to $250,000 per beneficiary.
• Irrevocable trust accounts: Typically insured up to $250,000, regardless of the number of beneficiaries.
• Corporate, partnership, or unincorporated association accounts: Insured up to $250,000 per entity.

What Happens to Deposits Over $250,000?

Deposits exceeding the $250,000 limit per account holder might not be FDIC-insured. For instance, if you have $300,000 in a single account, only $250,000 would be covered. To ensure full coverage, consider spreading your deposits across multiple FDIC-insured banks.

What Happens When a Bank Fails?

If a bank fails, the FDIC either finds a buyer for the bank’s assets or pays the deposits directly to eligible account holders. Most banks are FDIC-insured, but it’s wise to verify your bank’s status using the FDIC’s BankFind tool.

Credit unions are not covered by FDIC insurance but are insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), which provides similar coverage limits.

The Bottom Line

FDIC insurance is a vital protection for millions of bank customers in the U.S. While it covers many types of accounts, it does not cover all financial products. To ensure your deposits are fully protected, consider distributing your funds across multiple insured banks.

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