NCUA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | National Credit Union Administration |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
NCUA stands for National Credit Union Administration, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Charters and supervises federal credit unions and insures deposits at federally insured credit unions through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, up to $250,000 per member per ownership category.
Example: Your savings are NCUA-insured, so they are protected just like bank deposits.
Usage notes
Established in its current form in 1970, it is run by a three-member board. Credit unions are member-owned cooperatives, which is why members hold "shares" rather than deposits. Its insurance carries the full faith and credit of the United States, like FDIC coverage, and the 2025 removal of two board members led to litigation.
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