Is NCUA insurance per account, or per member?

Is NCUA insurance per account, or per member?

NCUA deposit insurance covers up to $250,000 per member and ownership type.

  • Individual accounts (savings, checking, money market) are covered for up to $250,000 per member
  • Joint accounts (savings, checking, money market) are covered for up to $250,000 per owner – so an account with $500,000 and two joint owners would be fully insured by NCUA coverage.
  • Trust Accounts – Up to $250,000 per beneficiary for each owner
  • Retirement Accounts – Roth or Traditional IRA – Up to $250,000 total. Beneficiaries do not change the coverage amount.

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