The FDIC insures bank deposits and supervises financial institutions. US expats may need to contact the FDIC for deposit insurance queries, bank failure information, consumer protection complaints, and banking regulations while living abroad.
Dial 1-877-275-3343 (toll-free within the US)
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Call at 8:00 AM US Eastern Time when lines open
Have your bank name and account details ready
Use the FDIC website for bank finder and deposit insurance information
For consumer complaints, try the online form first
Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00–9:00 AM US Eastern Time
FDIC website: fdic.gov — bank finder, deposit insurance, consumer resources
FDIC BankFind tool to verify if a bank is FDIC-insured
FDIC online complaint form for consumer protection issues
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FDIC deposit insurance covers deposits at FDIC-insured banks regardless of where the depositor lives. The standard insurance amount is $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category. Your deposits remain insured even if you move abroad.
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Have your bank name, account type, and any relevant correspondence or case numbers. For consumer complaints, have details of the issue including dates and amounts.
Yes. The FDIC website offers BankFind (to verify bank insurance), consumer resources, and an online complaint form. You can also email the FDIC for non-urgent enquiries.
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