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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
Frozen Account
An account that is temporarily inaccessible, often due to suspected fraudulent activity or a court order.
Debit Card
A payment card linked to a checking or savings account that allows the cardholder to access and spend deposited funds.
Vesting
The entitlement to a present or future asset or benefit, usually referring to an employer-provided benefit such as a retirement account.