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#2124471 - 03/30/17 07:22 PM Member FDIC Required?
Betty Banker Offline
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We have a new secured credit card product which is collateralized by funds held in a separate deposit account at the bank. I have reviewed 12 CFR 328.3 and am unclear if this product is considered a hybrid account. When this product is marketed should "Member FDIC" need to be included on the ad since funds deposited would be insured?

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#2124641 - 03/31/17 06:27 PM Re: Member FDIC Required? Betty Banker
David Dickinson Offline
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I don't know if you'll find a specific answer, but let me ask "why not include it?" Most banks put "Member FDIC" on loan ads. You're not promoting a hybrid product of FDIC and Non-FDIC insured types, so what's the risk?
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#2124648 - 03/31/17 06:52 PM Re: Member FDIC Required? Betty Banker
Betty Banker Offline
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Thank you!

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