The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is an independent U.S. government agency that regulates and insures credit unions. They grant federal charters to credit unions and oversee their operations to ensure they comply with regulations. The NCUA also manages the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), which insures deposits in most federal and state-chartered credit unions, similar to how FDIC insures deposits in banks.
The Government Publishing Office Bookstore offers helpful resources from the NCUA, including advice on protecting account holders and detailed insurance information about their accounts.
How Your Accounts Are Federally Insured for NCUA federally insured credit union members explains the detailed insurance coverage of individual credit union accounts and where to find more resources on financial literacy. Also available in Spanish here.
Your Insured Funds Booklet. Financial literature specifically for credit union members contains in-depth coverage of how the NCUA federally insures credit union accounts, what accounts are securable, and where to find more information on the NCUA and other financial literacy services. Also available in Spanish here.
The NCUA allows various accounts to be opened so members can enjoy the security of a federally guaranteed credit union account. They include:
- Single accounts
- Joint accounts
- Trust accounts
- Retirement accounts
- Revocable trust accounts
By insuring deposits, the NCUA provides a safety net for credit union members, giving them peace of mind that their money is protected in case of a credit union failure.
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