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Deposit Guarantee for the Caribbean Netherlands

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The money you hold in bank accounts in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba are protected by the deposit guarantee for the Caribbean Netherlands. Should a bank go bankrupt, we will ensure that you get your money back. From 1 cent to $25,000 per person per bank.

Click here for an explanation in Papiamento

Conditions for compensation

There are three conditions for compensation:

  • Your bank must be covered by the deposit guarantee. You can check this on the page Which banks?
  • You must be a resident with a sedula of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba, or your company must be registered in Bonaire, Sint Eustatius or Saba. For further details, visit the page Is my money protected?
  • Your bank account must be covered by the deposit guarantee. Please refer to the frequently asked questions.

More information

We provide further explanation in a  brochure and a factsheet.

Contact

Do you have a specific question for DNB about the protection by the deposit guarantee for the Caribbean Netherlands? Feel free to contact us (in Dutch or English). Just call us at +31 20 524 9111 on business days between 9:00 and 17:00 (Dutch time). Or email us at info@dnb.nl.

Legislation

The decree introducing the deposit guarantee for the Caribbean Netherlands in 2017 can be found here (in Dutch only).