What Is the FDIC Insurance Limit for Brokered CDs?
Learn about FDIC insurance limits for brokered CDs, including coverage up to $250,000 per depositor, per bank, and how multiple banks affect protection.
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The FDIC limit for a brokered CD is the same as that for traditional CDs, up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category. If you hold brokered CDs from different banks within your brokerage account, each is protected up to the FDIC limit per bank.
FAQs & Answers
- What is the FDIC insurance limit for brokered CDs? The FDIC insurance limit for brokered CDs is $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
- Are brokered CDs covered by FDIC insurance? Yes, brokered CDs are covered by FDIC insurance as long as they are issued by FDIC-insured banks, following the same limits as traditional CDs.
- Does FDIC coverage apply if I hold brokered CDs from multiple banks? Yes, FDIC coverage applies up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, so holding brokered CDs from different banks increases your total FDIC protection.
- How does account ownership category affect FDIC insurance limits for brokered CDs? FDIC insurance limits apply separately to each account ownership category, meaning you can have coverage up to $250,000 within each category per bank.