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Secure, Insured Deposits with CDARS & ICS

At F&M Bank, we know that safety, liquidity, and returns matter when it comes to managing large deposits.

What Are CDARS & ICS?

  • CDARS® (Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Service): Enjoy the security of FDIC insurance on large deposits by spreading funds across multiple banks, all while working directly with F&M Bank and receiving one consolidated statement.
  • ICS® (Insured Cash Sweep): Maintain access to funds while ensuring FDIC insurance coverage by placing deposits into demand deposit accounts (DDA) or money market accounts across a network of banks.

 

Why Choose CDARS & ICS?

  1. FDIC Insurance Protection – Receive coverage well beyond the standard $250,000 FDIC limit while keeping funds safe.
  2. Convenience – Enjoy a single banking relationship, one interest rate per account type, and one statement—no need to manage multiple accounts at different banks.
  3. Liquidity Option – ICS offers a demand deposit account for daily liquidity.
  4. Trusted Security – Funds are placed only in FDIC-insured institutions, reducing exposure to risk.
  5. Community Banking Advantage – Keep your money working locally while enjoying nationwide FDIC insurance coverage.

 

Who Benefits from CDARS & ICS?

  • Businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Municipalities & Public Funds
  • High-Net-Worth Individuals
  • Trusts & Estates

 

Get Started Today

Protect your deposits while keeping banking simple. Contact us today at 405.715.1100.