In uncertain times such as these it is natural for you to have questions about your money and to seek reassurance that your money is safe. To provide peace of mind that your money is safe and secure with us, we are pleased to announce that:
Popular of Puerto Rico is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Does not apply in British Virgin Islands.
What amount of insurance coverage do I have for my accounts?
Basic Insurance. Basic FDIC insurance has been increased from $100,000 to $250,000 permanently per depositor, according to the ownership categories, per insured financial institution. A customer can meet the requirements for coverage of more than $250,000 if he has a deposit account in different ownerships categories.
Commons ownerships categories:
Single accounts
Joint accounts
Certain retirement accounts
Corporation, partnership and unincorporated association accounts
Certain trust accounts
Notice of Expiration of the Temporary Full FDIC Insurance Coverage for Noninterest-Bearing Transaction Accounts
By operation of federal law, beginning January 1, 2013, funds deposited in a noninterest-bearing transaction account {including an Interest on Lawyer Trust Account (IOLTA) and Interest on Lawyer Accounts (IOLA)} no longer will receive unlimited deposit insurance coverage by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Beginning January 1, 2013, all of a depositor's accounts at an insured depository institution, including all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, will be insured by the FDIC up to the standard maximum deposit insurance amount ($250,000), for each deposit insurance ownership category. For more information about FDIC insurance coverage of noninterest-bearing transaction accounts, visit
https://www.fdic.gov/deposit/
What is the FDIC?
The federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency of the U.S. government that protects you against the loss of your deposits if any FDIC-insured bank or savings association fails. There is not need to apply for FDIC insurance-coverage is automatic and backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
Where can I go if I still have questions?
You can call FDIC toll-free at 1-877-ASK-FDIC (877-275-3342) from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm (Eastern Time) or contact them online at
www.fdic.gov.
You can also call TeleBanco Popular® at 787-724-3659 or 1-888-724-3659 or visit one of our many convenient branches.
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Credit Reporting Disputes
You have the right to dispute the accuracy of the credit information
we have reported by writing to us and describing the specific
information that is inaccurate or in dispute, and the basis for any
dispute with supporting documentation, to the address below.
Banco Popular de Puerto RicoPO Box 71589San Juan PR 00936
Please write a letter with the following information:
Full name
Mailing address
Account number in question
Date of birth
A detailed description of the issue and the desire resolution.
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