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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
A US government agency that protects depositors by providing deposit insurance to banks and other financial institutions.
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent U.S. government agency that provides insurance for deposits in banks and savings institutions. The FDIC is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, which means that it has the resources of the federal government behind it to pay insured depositors in the event that an insured bank fails.
Example
Your previous bank failed and closed its doors—but you received $250,000 back, because your money was insured by the FDIC.
Related Terms
Account History
A history of a customer's deposits, withdrawals, and payments over a specified period of time.
Credit
The ability to borrow money or to purchase goods or services on the promise of future payment.
Account Holder
A member with an active account, entitled to the institution's services and responsible for managing their account and transactions.