Share Insurance
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Is my money safe in a credit union?
UCU is a state-chartered credit union, which means deposits are covered by National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) protection. Not one penny of insured savings has ever been lost by a member of a federally insured credit union. Watch the video below for more info on how the NCUA protects you.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is my money safe? Click On Is my money safe? Yes, University Credit Union is a state-chartered credit union, which means the deposits at UCU are covered by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) protection. Not one penny of insured savings has ever been lost by a member of a federally insured credit union.
- How do credit unions and banks differ? Click On How do credit unions and banks differ? Credit unions are not-for-profit and owned by their member-owners, serving their best interests. Credit unions are among the most well-capitalized financial institutions that ensure their equity reserves and liquid investments prioritize the safety and soundness their member-owners expect. Credit unions are not subject to pressure from investors and stockholders and only answer to their member-owners, unlike most banks.
- Are my deposits insured? Click On Are my deposits insured? University Credit Union share accounts are insured to at least $250,000 through the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF). The NCUSIF is backed with the full faith and credit of the United States Government.
- What types of accounts does the NCUA insure? Click On What types of accounts does the NCUA insure? The NCUA insures all deposit accounts offered by UCU including, savings accounts, checking accounts, certificates, money market accounts, retirement accounts (IRAs), and trust accounts. Share accounts are insured to at least $250,000 and IRA accounts are insured separately to at least $250,000. The NCUA does not insure losses on mutual funds, stocks, bonds, life insurance policies, annuities, and non-deposit investments.
- How can I maximize my NCUA insurance coverage? Click On How can I maximize my NCUA insurance coverage?
If you have more than $250,000 with UCU, there are options available to ensure these funds are covered with additional share coverage. The following accounts each offer an additional $250,000 coverage: retirement accounts (IRAs), joint accounts, trust accounts, revocable trusts, and irrevocable trusts. You can determine your coverage by using the NCUA’s insurance estimator tool: https://mycreditunion.gov/insurance-estimator
- Fully insured for your peace of mind Click On Fully insured for your peace of mind University Credit Union share deposits are federally insured through the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF). The fund is backed with the full faith and credit of the United States Government. Share accounts in federally insured credit unions are insured to at least $250,000, IRAs are insured separately to $250,000.
- How can I maximize my NCUA insurance coverage? Click On How can I maximize my NCUA insurance coverage?
If you have more than $250,000 with UCU, there are options available to ensure these funds are covered with additional share coverage. The following accounts each offer an additional $250,000 coverage: retirement accounts (IRAs), joint accounts, trust accounts, revocable trusts, and irrevocable trusts. You can determine your coverage by using the NCUA’s insurance estimator tool: insurance estimator tool
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