Read or print consumer information online by starting at www.fdic.gov. We can help answer questions about deposit insurance and other consumer protections. For information on FDIC insurance and what happens when a bank fails, go directly to www.fdic.gov/deposit/deposits. There you'll also find our interactive Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator (EDIE), which allows users to calculate the insurance coverage of accounts and generate a printable report.

Call the FDIC toll-free at 1-877-ASK-FDIC (1-877-275-3342) from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Time. You can speak with FDIC information specialists. For the hearing-impaired, the number is 1-800-925-4618.