FDIC unclaimed deposits (banks that closed 1989 to 1993): how to check and claim

Who it is for

People who had deposits at a bank that closed in that period.

What it needs

A name. The search runs as a JavaScript app.

• Covers only banks that closed between 1989-01-01 and 1993-06-28. Later bank failures are handled by the states.

Open closedbanks.fdic.govOpens closedbanks.fdic.gov in a new tab. Nothing is sent until you paste a name there. We don't see it.

How to claim

Claim steps and deadlines: not verified on the official site

The claim steps for this source: Not verified

• Claiming is free. Nobody needs to charge you a fee to file.

Scam warnings

• Unclaimed-property offices say they do not contact people directly about unclaimed property.
• Never pay anyone, buy a gift card or send crypto to claim property. Claiming is free.
• If someone who contacted you asks for your SSN, bank login or card details, stop.

Verified 2026-10-04

Source: closedbanks.fdic.gov. Register entries: F24.