On October 3, 2008, FDIC deposit insurance temporarily increased from $100, 000 to $250, 000 per depositor through December 31, 2009.
Since the start of FDIC insurance on January 1, 1934, no depositor has lost insured funds as a result of a failure.
More Information The FDIC toll free consumer hotline is 1-800-934-FDIC. For more information online, you can visit the FDIC information resource.