Financial Institution Employee’s Guide to Deposit Insurance

Accounts Deposited by an IDI Pursuant to the Bank Deposit Financial Assistance Program of the Department of Energy (12 U.S.C. §1817(i)(3))

1. Definition
2. Insurance Limit
3. Requirements

I.  Definition

This category consists of funds deposited by an IDI pursuant to the Bank Deposit Financial Assistance Program of the Department of Energy.

II.  Insurance Limit

Separate deposit insurance is provided for up to $250,000 for each IDI depositing the funds.

III.  Requirements

Deposit insurance under this category is available per IDI provided that:

1. The account records must indicate that the funds are held by the depositor in a custodial or special capacity or pursuant to the program.
2. The depositor actually must hold the funds pursuant to the Bank Deposit Financial Assistance Program of the Department of Energy.

Looking for more? Contact the FDIC.

• 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.

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