Each depositor insured to at least $250,000 per insured bank

Fall 2009

Insured Deposits Are Safe Regardless of a Bank's Health

Do reports about "problem" banks have you wondering about the health of your bank and the safety of your deposits there? Above all, remember this. If all your deposits at an FDIC-insured bank – both principal and accrued interest – are within the FDIC’s insurance limits, your money is entirely safe, regardless of the financial condition of your bank.

To learn more about how to be fully insured, including options for bringing any uninsured accounts within the FDIC's coverage limits, see How to Make Sure All Your Deposits Are Protected by FDIC Insurance.