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FDIC Consumer News - Summer 2001
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For questions about consumer or civil rights laws, or complaints involving a specific institution: First attempt to resolve the matter with the institution. If you still need assistance, write to the institutions primary regulator listed on this page. Although the FDIC insures nearly all banks and savings associations in the United States, the FDIC may not be the primary regulator of a particular institution. | For questions about deposit insurance coverage: The FDIC offers protection to consumers by insuring deposits up to $100,000 at federally insured banks and savings associations. For more information, contact the FDICs Division of Compliance and Consumer Affairs listed below. The National Credit Union Administration insures deposits up to $100,000 at federally insured credit unions and can be contacted at the address below. |
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Deposit Insurance Corporation Supervises state-chartered banks that are not members of the Federal Reserve System. Insures deposits at banks and savings associations. FDIC 550 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20429 Toll-free Phone: (877) ASK-FDIC or (877) 275-3342 |
For written inquiries about deposit insurance or consumer protection laws, or to submit a complaint about an FDIC-supervised institution:
FDIC Division of Compliance Mail: FDIC 550 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20429 Fax: (202) 942-3098 E-mail: Use our Customer Assistance Form on the Internet |
For written inquiries involving problems or complaints related to the FDIC: FDIC Office of the Ombudsman
Mail: FDIC 550 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20429 Fax: (202) 942-3040 E-mail: Ombudsman |
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Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Charters and supervises national banks. (The word National appears in the name of a national bank, or the initials N. A. follow its name.) Customer
Assistance Unit |
Federal Reserve System Supervises state-chartered banks that are members of the Federal Reserve System. Division of Consumer
and Community Affairs Phone: (202) 452-3693 Fax: (202) 728-5850 |
National Credit Union Administration Office of Public and Congressional
Affairs Phone: (703) 518-6330 Fax: (703) 518-6409 |
Office of Thrift Supervision Supervises federally and state-chartered savings associations plus federally chartered savings banks. (The names generally identify them as savings and loan associations, savings associations or savings banks. Federally chartered savings associations have the word Federal or the initials FSB or FA in their names.) Consumer Affairs Office Phone: (800) 842-6929 or (202) 906-6237 |
Some banking matters may involve state laws. For assistance, contact the appropriate state financial institution regulatory agency or state Attorney General listed in your telephone book and other directories. |
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